Fukuoka to Kumamoto train with JR West

Tue, 26 May
+ Add return
JR West
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Trenitalia
Italo
2,000+ travel companies
JR West
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Trenitalia
Italo
2,000+ travel companies
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest trains from Fukuoka to Kumamoto

Showing times and prices for 26 May

Cheapest price

$38

Average price

$38

Fastest journey

32 m

Average duration

33 m

Trains per day

78

Distance

96 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fukuoka to Kumamoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Fukuoka to Kumamoto will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $38.

Fast trains

Of the 78 trains that leave Fukuoka for Kumamoto every day 78 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .

The slowest trains will take 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • JR KyushuTsubame 317
    9:36 AM0h48
    Hakata Station
    10:24 AMKumamoto
    $381One-way
    0 changes
  • JR KyushuTsubame 333
    6:06 PM0h49
    Hakata Station
    6:55 PMKumamoto
    $381One-way
    0 changes
  • JR KyushuTsubame 335
    6:36 PM0h49
    Hakata Station
    7:25 PMKumamoto
    $381One-way
    0 changes
  • JR KyushuTsubame 327
    3:12 PM0h48
    Hakata Station
    4:00 PMKumamoto
    $381One-way
    0 changes
  • JR KyushuTsubame 321
    11:36 AM0h50
    Hakata Station
    12:26 PMKumamoto
    $381One-way
    0 changes

Plan your perfect Japan trip

Pick a season and we'll build your itinerary in under 2 minutes

Free to use · No sign-up required · English only

Live departures

Fukuoka to Kumamoto train times

The table below shows live departures for Fukuoka to Kumamoto trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
JR KyushuTsubame 3076:10 AM Hakata Station
0h50
7:00 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3096:42 AM Hakata Station
0h48
7:30 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3117:24 AM Hakata Station
0h48
8:12 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 4017:56 AM Hakata Station
0h40
8:36 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 4017:58 AM Hakata Station
0h38
8:36 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3138:10 AM Hakata Station
0h49
8:59 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 6018:28 AM Hakata Station
0h34
9:02 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 6018:30 AM Hakata Station
0h32
9:02 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 4038:40 AM Hakata Station
0h38
9:18 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3158:51 AM Hakata Station
0h49
9:40 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7419:04 AM Hakata Station
0h40
9:44 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7419:06 AM Hakata Station
0h38
9:44 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7439:26 AM Hakata Station
0h40
10:06 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7439:28 AM Hakata Station
0h38
10:06 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3179:36 AM Hakata Station
0h48
10:24 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 6039:51 AM Hakata Station
0h37
10:28 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 6039:53 AM Hakata Station
0h35
10:28 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 60510:18 AM Hakata Station
0h34
10:52 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 60510:20 AM Hakata Station
0h32
10:52 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 74510:36 AM Hakata Station
0h40
11:16 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 74510:38 AM Hakata Station
0h38
11:16 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 31910:47 AM Hakata Station
0h48
11:35 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 74711:26 AM Hakata Station
0h40
12:06 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 74711:28 AM Hakata Station
0h38
12:06 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestTsubame 32111:34 AM Hakata Station
0h52
12:26 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 32111:36 AM Hakata Station
0h50
12:26 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 74911:59 AM Hakata Station
0h40
12:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 74912:01 PM Hakata Station
0h38
12:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 60712:22 PM Hakata Station
0h37
12:59 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 60712:24 PM Hakata Station
0h35
12:59 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 32312:47 PM Hakata Station
0h49
1:36 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 75112:59 PM Hakata Station
0h41
1:40 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7511:01 PM Hakata Station
0h39
1:40 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 4051:36 PM Hakata Station
0h38
2:14 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7531:59 PM Hakata Station
0h40
2:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7532:01 PM Hakata Station
0h38
2:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3252:36 PM Hakata Station
0h48
3:24 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7552:59 PM Hakata Station
0h40
3:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7553:01 PM Hakata Station
0h38
3:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3273:12 PM Hakata Station
0h48
4:00 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 4073:36 PM Hakata Station
0h38
4:14 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7573:59 PM Hakata Station
0h40
4:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7574:01 PM Hakata Station
0h38
4:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3294:12 PM Hakata Station
0h48
5:00 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 4094:36 PM Hakata Station
0h38
5:14 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7594:59 PM Hakata Station
0h40
5:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7595:01 PM Hakata Station
0h38
5:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3315:06 PM Hakata Station
0h49
5:55 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 4115:36 PM Hakata Station
0h38
6:14 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7615:59 PM Hakata Station
0h40
6:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7616:01 PM Hakata Station
0h38
6:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3336:06 PM Hakata Station
0h49
6:55 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 6096:22 PM Hakata Station
0h37
6:59 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 6096:24 PM Hakata Station
0h35
6:59 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3356:36 PM Hakata Station
0h49
7:25 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7636:59 PM Hakata Station
0h43
7:42 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7637:01 PM Hakata Station
0h41
7:42 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 6117:22 PM Hakata Station
0h38
8:00 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 6117:24 PM Hakata Station
0h36
8:00 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3377:36 PM Hakata Station
0h49
8:25 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7657:59 PM Hakata Station
0h43
8:42 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7658:01 PM Hakata Station
0h41
8:42 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3398:06 PM Hakata Station
0h49
8:55 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7678:23 PM Hakata Station
0h40
9:03 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7678:25 PM Hakata Station
0h38
9:03 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3418:39 PM Hakata Station
0h48
9:27 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7698:59 PM Hakata Station
0h43
9:42 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7699:01 PM Hakata Station
0h41
9:42 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 6139:22 PM Hakata Station
0h38
10:00 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 6139:24 PM Hakata Station
0h36
10:00 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3439:45 PM Hakata Station
0h50
10:35 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7719:59 PM Hakata Station
0h40
10:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 77110:01 PM Hakata Station
0h38
10:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 61510:18 PM Hakata Station
0h34
10:52 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 61510:20 PM Hakata Station
0h32
10:52 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 34510:39 PM Hakata Station
0h49
11:28 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 77310:59 PM Hakata Station
0h50
11:49 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 77311:01 PM Hakata Station
0h48
11:49 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
Wednesday, 27 May
JR KyushuTsubame 3076:10 AM Hakata Station
0h50
7:00 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3096:42 AM Hakata Station
0h48
7:30 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3117:24 AM Hakata Station
0h48
8:12 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 4017:56 AM Hakata Station
0h40
8:36 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 4017:58 AM Hakata Station
0h38
8:36 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3138:10 AM Hakata Station
0h49
8:59 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 6018:28 AM Hakata Station
0h34
9:02 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 6018:30 AM Hakata Station
0h32
9:02 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 4038:40 AM Hakata Station
0h38
9:18 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3158:51 AM Hakata Station
0h49
9:40 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7419:04 AM Hakata Station
0h40
9:44 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7419:06 AM Hakata Station
0h38
9:44 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7439:26 AM Hakata Station
0h40
10:06 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7439:28 AM Hakata Station
0h38
10:06 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3179:36 AM Hakata Station
0h48
10:24 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 6039:51 AM Hakata Station
0h37
10:28 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 6039:53 AM Hakata Station
0h35
10:28 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 60510:18 AM Hakata Station
0h34
10:52 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 60510:20 AM Hakata Station
0h32
10:52 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 74510:36 AM Hakata Station
0h40
11:16 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 74510:38 AM Hakata Station
0h38
11:16 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 31910:47 AM Hakata Station
0h48
11:35 AM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 74711:26 AM Hakata Station
0h40
12:06 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 74711:28 AM Hakata Station
0h38
12:06 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestTsubame 32111:34 AM Hakata Station
0h52
12:26 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 32111:36 AM Hakata Station
0h50
12:26 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 74911:59 AM Hakata Station
0h40
12:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 74912:01 PM Hakata Station
0h38
12:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 60712:22 PM Hakata Station
0h37
12:59 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 60712:24 PM Hakata Station
0h35
12:59 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 32312:47 PM Hakata Station
0h49
1:36 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 75112:59 PM Hakata Station
0h41
1:40 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7511:01 PM Hakata Station
0h39
1:40 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 4051:36 PM Hakata Station
0h38
2:14 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7531:59 PM Hakata Station
0h40
2:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7532:01 PM Hakata Station
0h38
2:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3252:36 PM Hakata Station
0h48
3:24 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7552:59 PM Hakata Station
0h40
3:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7553:01 PM Hakata Station
0h38
3:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3273:12 PM Hakata Station
0h48
4:00 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 4073:36 PM Hakata Station
0h38
4:14 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7573:59 PM Hakata Station
0h40
4:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7574:01 PM Hakata Station
0h38
4:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3294:12 PM Hakata Station
0h48
5:00 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 4094:36 PM Hakata Station
0h38
5:14 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7594:59 PM Hakata Station
0h40
5:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7595:01 PM Hakata Station
0h38
5:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3315:06 PM Hakata Station
0h49
5:55 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 4115:36 PM Hakata Station
0h38
6:14 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7615:59 PM Hakata Station
0h40
6:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7616:01 PM Hakata Station
0h38
6:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3336:06 PM Hakata Station
0h49
6:55 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 6096:22 PM Hakata Station
0h37
6:59 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 6096:24 PM Hakata Station
0h35
6:59 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3356:36 PM Hakata Station
0h49
7:25 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7636:59 PM Hakata Station
0h43
7:42 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7637:01 PM Hakata Station
0h41
7:42 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 6117:22 PM Hakata Station
0h38
8:00 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 6117:24 PM Hakata Station
0h36
8:00 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3377:36 PM Hakata Station
0h49
8:25 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7657:59 PM Hakata Station
0h43
8:42 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7658:01 PM Hakata Station
0h41
8:42 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3398:06 PM Hakata Station
0h49
8:55 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7678:23 PM Hakata Station
0h40
9:03 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7678:25 PM Hakata Station
0h38
9:03 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3418:39 PM Hakata Station
0h48
9:27 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7698:59 PM Hakata Station
0h43
9:42 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 7699:01 PM Hakata Station
0h41
9:42 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 6139:22 PM Hakata Station
0h38
10:00 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 6139:24 PM Hakata Station
0h36
10:00 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 3439:45 PM Hakata Station
0h50
10:35 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 7719:59 PM Hakata Station
0h40
10:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 77110:01 PM Hakata Station
0h38
10:39 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestMizuho 61510:18 PM Hakata Station
0h34
10:52 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuMizuho 61510:20 PM Hakata Station
0h32
10:52 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuTsubame 34510:39 PM Hakata Station
0h49
11:28 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR WestSakura 77310:59 PM Hakata Station
0h50
11:49 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect
JR KyushuSakura 77311:01 PM Hakata Station
0h48
11:49 PM Kumamoto0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Fukuoka to Kumamoto by train

Compare train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Sun
24 May
Mon
25 May
Tue
26 May
Wed
27 May
Thu
28 May
Fri
29 May
Sat
30 May

Journey information

Overview: Train from Fukuoka to Kumamoto

JapanJapan
JapanJapan
Icon of train

Trains from Fukuoka to Kumamoto run on average 77 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 if you book in advance.

There are 77 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:34, the last at 07:59. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 40m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
96 km
Average train duration
43m
Cheapest ticket price
$37
Trains per day
77
Direct trains
77
Fastest train
40m
First train
2:34 AM
Last train
7:59 AM
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: JR West from Fukuoka to Kumamoto trainsJR West trains will get you between Fukuoka and Kumamoto from $37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

JR West

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
40m
Cheapest Price
$40

FAQs: Fukuoka to Kumamoto train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fukuoka to Kumamoto by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kumamoto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Fukuoka to Kumamoto can start from as little as $37 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Fukuoka to Kumamoto is $39; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Fukuoka to Kumamoto is 40m to travel the 96 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Fukuoka to Kumamoto leaves at 2:34 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Fukuoka to Kumamoto leaves at 7:59 am.
Yes, there are 77 direct trains a day from Fukuoka to Kumamoto with JR West. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Fukuoka to Kumamoto, you can count on JR West for the best way to get you to Kumamoto. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Fukuoka and Kumamoto and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Kumamoto from Fukuoka is worth doing with a journey time of 40m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
Yes, you can take a train between Fukuoka and Kumamoto.

More options for your journey from Fukuoka to Kumamoto

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTrainsFukuoka to Kumamoto train

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone