Fly to Fukuoka Airport, or Bullet train from Osaka
- Fukuoka is the main gateway to Kyushu and the starting city for all Drive Japan itineraries in the region.
- Fukuoka Airport is the main and largest airport in the area.
- The airport is only 15min away to the main station, "Hakata" by train.
- From Tokyo, domestic flight is recommended; from Osaka, the bullet train is best option.
How to Get Tohoku:
- YES: International Flight
- YES: Domestic Flight
- YES: Bullet Train (Shinkansen)
1. International Flight
Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand, all have direct flights to Fukuoka Airport every day.
2. Domestic Flight
Flying is definitely the best option from Tokyo.From Osaka, flights are recommended if you're in transit, but otherwise, the bullet train is more convenient.
From Tokyo to Fukuoka Airport
- Flight time: 2 hours
- Daily frequency:
- Haneda Airport: 40+ flights
- Narita Airport: 15+ flights
- Cost: ¥10,000-25,000 one-way
From Osaka to Fukuoka Airport
- Flight time: ~1.5 hours
- Daily frequency:
- Kansai Airport: 5+ flights
- Itami Airport: 5+ flights
- Cost: ¥8,000-20,000 one-way
3. Bullet Train
From Osaka, taking a bullet train is best
From Osaka to Fukuoka, the bullet train is usually better than flying — faster, more frequent, and less weather-dependent. From Tokyo, flights are better as the train takes over 5 hours and costs more.
From Osaka Station to Hakata Station
- Ride time: ~2.5 hours
- Daily frequency: 350+ departures
- Cost: ~¥ 15,000 one-way
From Tokyo Station to Hakata Station
- Ride time: ~5 hours
- Daily frequency: 30+ departures
- Cost: ~¥ 25,000 one-way
How can I get to Kyushu?
Fly to Fukuoka Airport, or Bullet train from Osaka
- Fukuoka is the main gateway to Kyushu and the starting city for all Drive Japan itineraries in the region.
- Fukuoka Airport is the main and largest airport in the area.
- The airport is only 15min away to the main station, "Hakata" by train.
- From Tokyo, domestic flight is recommended; from Osaka, the bullet train is best option.
How to get to Nagoya
- 1.YES: International Flight
- 2.YES: Domestic Flight
- 3.YES: Bullet Train (Shinkansen)
1. International Flight
Most major cities around the world have daily direct flights to Osaka. Unless you have a special reason, flying straight to Osaka is the most convenient option.
2. Domestic Flight
Flying is definitely the best option from Tokyo.From Osaka, flights are recommended if you're in transit, but otherwise, the bullet train is more convenient.
From Tokyo to Fukuoka Airport
- Flight time: ~2 hours
- Daily frequency:
- Haneda Airport: 40+ flights
- Narita Airport: 15+ flights
- Cost: ¥10,000-20,000 one-way
From Osaka to Fukuoka Airport
- Flight time: ~1.5 hours
- Daily frequency:
- Kansai Airport: 5+ flights
- Itami Airport: 5+ flights
- Cost: ¥8,000-20,000 one-way
3. Bullet Train
From Osaka, taking a bullet train is best
From Osaka to Fukuoka, the bullet train is usually better than flying — faster, more frequent, and less weather-dependent. From Tokyo, flights are better as the train takes over 5 hours and costs more.
From Osaka Station to Hakata Station
- Ride time: ~2.5 hours
- Daily frequency: 350+ departures
- Cost: ~¥15,000 one-way
From Tokyo Station to Hakata Station
- Ride time: ~5 hours
- Daily frequency: 30+ departures
- Cost: ~¥25,000 one-way