Fukuoka to Kumamoto by train
Kumamoto lies 92 km (57 mi) south of Fukuoka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 30 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 112 km (70 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Fukuoka | Kumamoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.6 million | 738,907 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Meinohama Station, Yoshizuka Station, Chihaya Station | Suizenji Station, Hikarinomori Station, Musashizuka Station |
| Postal codes | 028-6101–981-3225 | 802-0044 |
Where to book trains from Fukuoka to Kumamoto
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Staying in Kumamoto
Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumamoto. Of the 127 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (81), and 1 are five-star. Across 77 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 79,614 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kumamoto from Fukuoka?
92 km (57 mi) in a straight line, south of Fukuoka; by road roughly 112 km (70 mi).
How long does it take to get from Fukuoka to Kumamoto by train?
About 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fukuoka and Kumamoto?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kumamoto?
Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumamoto, 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.