The average train between Aomori and Kitakyushu takes 13h 4m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Aomori to Kitakyushu. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Aomori and Kitakyushu. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aomori is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Kitakyushu at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Morioka and take an average of 13h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aomori to Kitakyushu. However, there are services departing from Aomori station and arriving at Kitakyushu station via Morioka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
Aomori to Kitakyushu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Aomori station.
Aomori to Kitakyushu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
The distance between Aomori and Kitakyushu is 1,166.2 km. The road distance is 1,681 km.
You can take a train from Shin Aomori to Kokura via Morioka and Tōkyō Station in around 10h 49m.