Fukuoka to Fukuyama by train
Fukuyama lies 289 km (180 mi) east of Fukuoka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 35 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 353 km (219 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Fukuoka | Fukuyama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.6 million | 468,812 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Meinohama Station, Yoshizuka Station, Chihaya Station | Fukuyama Station, Bingo-Akasaka Station, Managura Station |
| Postal codes | 028-6101–981-3225 | 015-0053–999-8241 |
Where to book trains from Fukuoka to Fukuyama
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Staying in Fukuyama
Our booking partner lists 49 places to stay in Fukuyama. Of the 34 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19), and 1 are five-star. Across 20 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 11,563 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Fukuyama from Fukuoka?
289 km (180 mi) in a straight line, east of Fukuoka; by road roughly 353 km (219 mi).
How long does it take to get from Fukuoka to Fukuyama by train?
About 1 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fukuoka and Fukuyama?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Fukuyama?
Our booking partner lists 49 places to stay in Fukuyama, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.