Osaka to Fukuoka

要点

• Nozomi, Mizuho and Sakura trains take about 2 hr 30 min from Shin-Osaka to Hakata. A reserved seat costs about ¥15,000–16,000 one way.
• The Japan Rail Pass covers Sakura, Hikari and Kodama trains. Nozomi and Mizuho need an extra charge.
• Flights from Itami to Fukuoka Airport take about 1 hr 15 min. Fukuoka Airport is only about 5 minutes from Hakata Station by subway.
• Overnight highway buses take about 9–10 hours.
• An overnight ferry runs from Osaka Nanko to Shin-Moji in Kitakyushu (about 12.5 hours). It does not arrive in Fukuoka city, so you continue to Hakata by train.

适合人群

Fastest

The Shinkansen. Shin-Osaka is one JR stop from Osaka Station (Umeda).

Cheapest

An overnight highway bus. Low-cost flights from Kansai Airport are cheap on some dates.

Large luggage

The Sanyo Shinkansen also requires a reserved oversized-baggage seat for big suitcases. On the ferry, luggage is no trouble.

With kids

The Shinkansen, or a private cabin on the ferry: you arrive while they sleep, and they can walk around on board.