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How to get from Sendai to Fukuoka
Every practical way to travel from Sendai to Fukuoka, compared on time, cost and changes.
Sendai Station → Hakata Station
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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 6h 35m
- Typical fare
- ¥34,800
- Changes
- 1
Via Sendai → Tokyo → Fukuoka
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 23h
- Typical fare
- ¥17,000
- Changes
- 2
Via Sendai → Tokyo → Osaka → Fukuoka
Overnight highway bus
Overnight highway bus
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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Is a rail pass worth it?
This journey alone comes to about ¥69,600 return — enough that a 7-day Japan Rail Pass (¥50,000) can pay for itself before you add anything else.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Sendai to Fukuoka?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 6h 35m for a typical fare of ¥34,800.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Sendai to Fukuoka?
- Highway Bus — about 23h for a typical fare of ¥17,000.
- How long does it take to get from Sendai to Fukuoka?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 6h 35m for a typical fare of ¥34,800.