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

The fastest way from Kyoto to Fukuoka is the Nozomi on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen: 2 h 43 min from Kyoto Station to Hakata Station at the fastest, for 16,780 yen with a reserved seat. JR Central's timetable for Wednesday 14 October 2026 lists 42 trains from Kyoto Station to Hakata Station, the first at 06:55 and the last at 21:07.

Updated October 3, 2026

163 minfastest train (Nozomi 1)

16,780 yenreserved seat, one way

42trains a day (14 October 2026)

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Ways from Kyoto to Fukuoka

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

Ways from Kyoto 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 Tokaido and Sanyo ShinkansenKyoto → Hakata	2 h 43 min	16,780 yen	15,400 yen	42	06:55 / 21:07

Nozomi on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen

Fastest: 163 min
Reserved seat: 16,780 yen
Trains a day: 42
Last train: 21:07

From: Kyoto Station
To: Hakata Station
Fastest: 2 h 43 min (Nozomi 1, 08:09 → 10:52)
A midday train: 10:02 → 12:45, 2 h 43 min (Nozomi 13)
Reserved seat: 16,780 yen = basic fare 10,010 yen + limited express charge 6,770 yen
Non-reserved seat: 15,400 yen
Trains a day: 42 on 14 October 2026: 41 Nozomi and 1 Hikari. JR Central marks 8 of them as trains that run only on some days or change their stops by day.
First train: 06:55 → 09:39 (Nozomi 101)
Last train: 21:07 → 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 Hikari 703 leaving at 10:43 takes 3 h 16 min.
Nozomi: Buy the special ticket for pass holders: 5,390 yen for Kyoto – Hakata.

Without a pass, the Hikari costs 15,930 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 Kyoto

The same trains run the other way.

First train: 06:00 → 08:43 (Nozomi 2)
Last train: 20:01 → 22:45 (Nozomi 108)
Trains a day: 42 on 14 October 2026: 42 Nozomi

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Kyoto to Fukuoka?

2 h 43 min at the fastest by the Nozomi on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen. The train leaving Kyoto Station at 10:02 takes 2 h 43 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Fukuoka?

16,780 yen with a reserved seat and 15,400 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 Kyoto to Fukuoka?

The last train leaves Kyoto Station at 21:07 and reaches Hakata Station at 23:51 (Nozomi 59). The first leaves at 06:55.

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

Yes. The pass covers the Hikari and Kodama; the Hikari takes 3 h 16 min. For the Nozomi, pass holders buy a special ticket costing 5,390 yen.

Can I take a large suitcase on the Shinkansen from Kyoto 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.