🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Osaka → Fukuoka (Hakata)
Osaka to Fukuoka (Hakata)
🚄 Shinkansen
From Osaka to Fukuoka, the Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi or Mizuho takes you from Shin-Osaka Station to Hakata Station in about 2 hr 30 min with no transfer. If you are using a JR Pass or the JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass, you can also choose the Sakura or Hikari.
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Compare your options
Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi / Mizuho
- Travel time
- About 2 hr 30 min (e.g. Mizuho No. 601 departs Shin-Osaka 6:00 → arrives Hakata 8:28)
- Fare
- Ordinary-car reserved seat ¥15,640 via the EX reservation service (as of October 2026, regular season)
- Transfers
- None
Sanyo Shinkansen Sakura / Hikari
- Travel time
- About 2 hr 40 min (e.g. Sakura No. 741 departs Shin-Osaka 6:25 → arrives Hakata 9:04)
- Transfers
- None
| Compare your options | Travel time | Fare | JR Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi / Mizuho | About 2 hr 30 min (e.g. Mizuho No. 601 departs Shin-Osaka 6:00 → arrives Hakata 8:28) | Ordinary-car reserved seat ¥15,640 via the EX reservation service (as of October 2026, regular season) | Not covered by the JR Pass alone. Pass holders can ride by buying a Nozomi/Mizuho special ticket (Shin-Osaka–Hakata ¥4,960 for adults) |
| Sanyo Shinkansen Sakura / Hikari | About 2 hr 40 min (e.g. Sakura No. 741 departs Shin-Osaka 6:25 → arrives Hakata 9:04) | — | Covered by the JR Pass (ordinary-car reserved seats also at no extra charge) |
Fares and times are as of the date shown. Airfares vary by season and booking date. Check the operator’s official website before you travel.
Recommended
Best option for…
Fastest option
→ Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi / Mizuho
Using a JR Pass
→ Sanyo Shinkansen Sakura / Hikari
How to Ride
How to ride each option
Shinkansen
Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi / Mizuho
- Depart from
- Shin-Osaka Station
- Arrive at
- Hakata Station
- Travel time
- About 2 hr 30 min (e.g. Mizuho No. 601 departs Shin-Osaka 6:00 → arrives Hakata 8:28)
- Fare
- Ordinary-car reserved seat ¥15,640 via the EX reservation service (as of October 2026, regular season)
- Transfers
- None
- First / last
- First 6:00 (Mizuho No. 601) / last 21:23 (Nozomi No. 59, arrives Hakata 23:51) (example as of October 2026)
- Tickets
- Station ticket machines or ticket office, or smartEX (online)
- Large luggage
- Luggage with total dimensions (length + width + height) over 160 cm and up to 250 cm requires a reservation for a Seat with Oversized Baggage Area
- JR Pass
- Not covered by the JR Pass alone. Pass holders can ride by buying a Nozomi/Mizuho special ticket (Shin-Osaka–Hakata ¥4,960 for adults)
- Note
- The Mizuho continues from Hakata directly to Kumamoto and Kagoshima-Chuo
Shinkansen
Sanyo Shinkansen Sakura / Hikari
- Depart from
- Shin-Osaka Station
- Arrive at
- Hakata Station
- Travel time
- About 2 hr 40 min (e.g. Sakura No. 741 departs Shin-Osaka 6:25 → arrives Hakata 9:04)
- Transfers
- None
- Tickets
- Station ticket machines or ticket office, or smartEX (online)
- Large luggage
- Luggage with total dimensions (length + width + height) over 160 cm and up to 250 cm requires a reservation for a Seat with Oversized Baggage Area
- JR Pass
- Covered by the JR Pass (ordinary-car reserved seats also at no extra charge)
- Note
- The Sakura continues from Hakata directly to Kumamoto and Kagoshima-Chuo
Tips
Good to know
- ✓The Shinkansen uses Shin-Osaka Station, which is a different station from Osaka Station (Umeda)
- ✓To ride the Nozomi or Mizuho with a JR Pass, buy a Nozomi/Mizuho special ticket at the station
- ✓The JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass covers the Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Hakata
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use on this route
🚄 JR
🚄 JRSanyo-San'in Area Pass
Chugoku & Shikoku ・ 7 consecutive days (from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day)
From ¥23,000
Tickets you can book in advancePR
Map
Map
Airport Access
Getting to Fukuoka & Dazaifu from the airport
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Travel times, fares and boarding points are based on official information from rail, airline, bus and ferry operators. Fares and timetables can change, so check the official websites before you go.
Last checked: 2026-10-08