Osaka to Fukuoka by Shinkansen: time, price and last train

The fastest way from Osaka to Fukuoka is the Nozomi on the Sanyo Shinkansen: 2 h 28 min from Shin-Osaka Station to Hakata Station at the fastest, for 16,020 yen with a reserved seat. JR Central's timetable for Wednesday 14 October 2026 lists 50 trains from Shin-Osaka Station to Hakata Station, the first at 06:06 and the last at 21:23.

Updated October 3, 2026

148 minfastest train (Nozomi 101)

16,020 yenreserved seat, one way

50trains a day (14 October 2026)

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Ways from Osaka to Fukuoka

Times and fares from JR's own search for trains on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Ways from Osaka to Fukuoka: journey time, fares, trains a day, first and last train
Service	Quickest	Reserved seat	Non-reserved	Trains a day	First / last
Nozomi on the Sanyo ShinkansenShin-Osaka → Hakata	2 h 28 min	16,020 yen	14,750 yen	50	06:00 / 21:23

Nozomi on the Sanyo Shinkansen

Fastest: 148 min
Reserved seat: 16,020 yen
Trains a day: 50
Last train: 21:23

From: Shin-Osaka Station
To: Hakata Station
Fastest: 2 h 28 min (Nozomi 101, 07:11 → 09:39)
A midday train: 10:02 → 12:30, 2 h 28 min (Nozomi 11)
Reserved seat: 16,020 yen = basic fare 9,790 yen + limited express charge 6,230 yen
Non-reserved seat: 14,750 yen
Trains a day: 50 on 14 October 2026: 41 Nozomi, 7 Kodama and 2 Hikari. JR Central marks 8 of them as trains that run only on some days or change their stops by day.
First train: 06:00 → 08:28 (Mizuho 601)
Last train: 21:23 → 23:51 (Nozomi 59)

Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and of the limited express charge.

With a Japan Rail Pass

Hikari or Kodama: Covered by the pass. The Sakura 751 leaving at 10:20 takes 2 h 39 min.
Nozomi: Buy the special ticket for pass holders: 4,960 yen for Shin-Osaka – Hakata.

Without a pass, the Hikari costs 15,280 yen with a reserved seat.

Large suitcases on the Shinkansen

On the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen, the size of your bag decides whether you need a special seat.

Up to 160 cm: Overhead racks, no reservation needed
161 to 250 cm: Reserve a seat with an oversized baggage area when you buy the ticket
Over 250 cm: Cannot be taken on board
No reservation: A 1,000 yen fee if you board with an oversized bag without one

The size is the total of length, width and height.

Fukuoka to Osaka

The same trains run the other way.

First train: 06:00 → 08:28 (Nozomi 2)
Last train: 21:09 → 23:37 (Mizuho 614)
Trains a day: 77 on 14 October 2026: 42 Nozomi, 17 Sakura, 9 Kodama, 8 Mizuho and 1 Hikari

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Osaka to Fukuoka?

2 h 28 min at the fastest by the Nozomi on the Sanyo Shinkansen. The train leaving Shin-Osaka Station at 10:02 takes 2 h 28 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Osaka to Fukuoka?

16,020 yen with a reserved seat and 14,750 yen in a non-reserved car, for one adult one way. Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and the limited express charge.

What time is the last train from Osaka to Fukuoka?

The last train leaves Shin-Osaka Station at 21:23 and reaches Hakata Station at 23:51 (Nozomi 59). The first leaves at 06:00.

Can I use the Japan Rail Pass from Osaka to Fukuoka?

Yes. The pass covers the Hikari and Kodama; the Hikari takes 2 h 39 min. For the Nozomi, pass holders buy a special ticket costing 4,960 yen.

Can I take a large suitcase on the Shinkansen from Osaka to Fukuoka?

Yes, up to a total of 250 cm. Bags over 160 cm need a seat with an oversized baggage area, reserved when you buy the ticket; without it there is a 1,000 yen fee.