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Fukuoka Airport to Hakata Station

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From the International Terminal, the local bus reaches Hakata Station in about 18 minutes with no transfers. If you arrive at the Domestic Terminal, the directly connected subway is fastest at about 5 minutes.

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Nishitetsu Bus (to Hakata Station Chikushi Exit)
Travel time
Approx. 18 min
Fare
¥400 for adults, ¥380 with an IC card or contactless payment (as of October 2026)
Transfers
None
Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line
Travel time
Approx. 5 min (time on the subway)
Transfers
From the International Terminal, take the free shuttle bus to the Domestic Terminal (no subway station)
Taxi
Travel time
Approx. 20 min
Fare
From approx. ¥1,500 (as of October 2026)
Transfers
None

Fares and times are as of the date shown. Fares and timetables change, so check the operator’s official website before you travel.

Recommended

Best option for…

International arrival / no transfers
→ Nishitetsu Bus (to Hakata Station Chikushi Exit)
Domestic arrival / fastest
→ Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line
Lots of luggage / families
→ Taxi
How to Ride

Fukuoka Airport to Hakata Station

Bus

Nishitetsu Bus (to Hakata Station Chikushi Exit)

Board at
1st-floor Access Hall, International Terminal, Stops 6 and 7
Arrive at
Hakata Station Chikushi Exit
Travel time
Approx. 18 min
Fare
¥400 for adults, ¥380 with an IC card or contactless payment (as of October 2026)
Transfers
None
Tickets
Pay when boarding with a transportation IC card (nimoca, Hayakaken, Suica, etc.) or contactless credit card payment. As this is a cashless bus trial, cash is generally not accepted
Note
At Hakata Station, the bus stops at the Chikushi Exit (Shinkansen side), not at Hakata Bus Terminal
subway

Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line

Board at
If arriving on an international flight, take the free shuttle bus to the Domestic Terminal, then use Fukuoka Airport Station on the subway (directly connected to the Domestic Terminal)
Arrive at
Hakata Station
Travel time
Approx. 5 min (time on the subway)
Transfers
From the International Terminal, take the free shuttle bus to the Domestic Terminal (no subway station)
Tickets
Buy a ticket at the ticket machines at Fukuoka Airport Station (cash only). You can also ride with transportation IC cards such as Hayakaken
Large luggage
Commuter-type trains, so space for large luggage is limited
Note
If you arrive at the Domestic Terminal, go straight to the ticket gates from the B2F Access Hall
Taxi

Taxi

Board at
Taxi stands on the 1st floor of the International and Domestic Terminals
Arrive at
Hotels around Hakata Station
Travel time
Approx. 20 min
Fare
From approx. ¥1,500 (as of October 2026)
Transfers
None
Tickets
Board at the taxi stand
Large luggage
Luggage goes in the trunk. There is also a stand for larger vehicles
Note
Travel time and fare vary with road conditions
Tips

Tips for travelers

  • ✓Hakata Station Chikushi Exit is on the Shinkansen side. Walk through the station to reach JR conventional lines and the subway
  • ✓Hakata Station is also the starting point for connections to the Kyushu Shinkansen and JR limited expresses
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Other Destinations

Other destinations from Fukuoka Airport

✈ FUK →TenjinFrom the International Terminal, the nonstop Airport Express bus is a convenient way to Tenjin. If you arrive at the Domestic Terminal, the subway takes about 11 minutes with no transfers.
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✈ FUK →DazaifuFrom the International Terminal, the Dazaifu Liner Bus Tabito reaches Dazaifu in about 25 minutes with no transfers. If the bus times do not suit you, take the subway to Tenjin and transfer to a Nishitetsu train.
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✈ FUK →KumamotoThe Highway Bus Hinokuni takes about 2 hours from Fukuoka Airport to Kumamoto with no transfers. If you are in a hurry, take the subway to Hakata Station and transfer to the Kyushu Shinkansen.
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✈ FUK →NagasakiTo Nagasaki, the Highway Bus Kyushu-go running via Fukuoka Airport is convenient with no transfers. It requires reservations, so secure a seat in advance.
🚌 Bus🚃 Train
✈ FUK →YufuinThe Highway Bus Yufuin-go runs from the Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to Yufuin with no transfers. All seats are reserved, so book in advance. By rail, the sightseeing limited express Yufuin no Mori runs from Hakata Station.
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Events

Events & festivals in Fukuoka & Dazaifu

July

Hakata Gion Yamakasa

Kyushu ・ Fukuoka & Dazaifu

Every year July 1–15 (the Oiyama race starts at 4:59 in the early morning of the 15th)

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Attractions

Attractions in Fukuoka & Dazaifu

Aquarium

Marine World Uminonakamichi

Kyushu ・ Fukuoka & Dazaifu

An aquarium themed on the seas of Kyushu, located at Uminonakamichi in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City. It mainly shows sea life from the four seas surrounding Kyushu, and also holds dolphin and sea lion shows and a penguin parade. From Hakata Station it's one transfer by JR, and you can also get there by boat from Bayside Place Hakata.

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Travel times, fares and boarding points are based on official airport, rail and bus company information. Fares and timetables can change, so check the official websites before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-06

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