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How to get from Tokyo to Fukuoka
Every practical way to travel from Tokyo to Fukuoka, compared on time, cost and changes.
Tokyo Station → Hakata Station
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Flight
Fastest- Journey time
- 4h 25m
- Typical fare
- ¥17,000
- Changes
- Direct
Door-to-door estimate: includes getting to the airport, security, and the ride into town at the other end.
Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
- Journey time
- 5h
- Typical fare
- ¥23,390
- Changes
- Direct
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 17h 30m
- Typical fare
- ¥13,000
- Changes
- 1
Via 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 ¥46,780 return, so a nationwide pass will not pay for itself on this trip. A regional pass is the better question — check the one below against your full itinerary.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Fukuoka?
- Flight — about 4h 25m for a typical fare of ¥17,000.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Fukuoka?
- Highway Bus — about 17h 30m for a typical fare of ¥13,000.
- How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Fukuoka?
- Flight — about 4h 25m for a typical fare of ¥17,000.