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Tokyo to Fukuoka by bus

Fukuoka lies 879 km (546 mi) west of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 16 h 2 min including stops, over roughly 1,073 km (667 mi) of road.

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TokyoFukuoka
CountryJapanJapan
Population9.7 million1.6 million
Elevation44 m (144 ft)3 m (10 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)

Where to book buses from Tokyo to Fukuoka

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Staying in Fukuoka

Our booking partner lists 899 places to stay in Fukuoka. Of the 722 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (481), and 12 are five-star. Across 379 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 435,896 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Fukuoka from Tokyo?

879 km (546 mi) in a straight line, west of Tokyo; by road roughly 1,073 km (667 mi).

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Fukuoka by bus?

About 16 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Fukuoka?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where can I stay in Fukuoka?

Our booking partner lists 899 places to stay in Fukuoka, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.