Results from Fukuoka to Kumamoto on Friday, 03 May 2024

The easiest way to travel from Fukuoka to Kumamoto is by train.

How far is Fukuoka from Kumamoto?

The travel distance between Fukuoka and Kumamoto is 100 km. There no direct flight from Fukuoka to Kumamoto, the only option to travel is by train.

How long does it take to get from Fukuoka to Kumamoto?

It takes about 30 minutes to 50 minutes to get from Fukuoka to Kumamoto by train, depending on the service.

What types of trains operate the route Fukuoka to Kumamoto?

There is one railway company operating trains on the route Fukuoka to Kumamoto.

JR operates the Kyushu Shinkansen high-speed train between Fukuoka and Kagoshima stopping in Kumamoto.

There are three types of services on the Kyushu Shinkansen: Mizuho is the fast service stopping only at key stations, Sakura is the semi-fast service stopping at the major stations and Tsubame is the local service stopping at all stations.

Shinkansen trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Shinkansen trains offer three passengers classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.

Travellers with Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Green Cars or the Ordinary Cars. Travellers with Non-reserved Seat tickets are allowed to take any seat available in the Ordinary Cars designated as Non-reserved.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.

Where does the train from Fukuoka to Kumamoto depart?

Trains on the Kyushu Shinkansen line depart from Hakata Station located in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where does the train from Fukuoka to Kumamoto arrive?

Trains on the Kyushu Shinkansen line arrive at Kumamoto Station located in Nishi-ku, Kumamoto.

Where to travel next from Kumamoto?

From Kumamoto, you can go by train to Fukuoka and Kagoshima on the Kyushu Shinkansen.