Tokyo to Fukuoka by train
Fukuoka lies 879 km (546 mi) west of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 49 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 1,073 km (667 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tokyo | Fukuoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Keiō Line Shinjuku Station, Tokyo Station, Odakyu Electric Railway Shinjuku Station | Meinohama Station, Yoshizuka Station, Chihaya Station |
Where to book trains 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 train?
About 4 h 49 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
- 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 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.