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Trip Overview

The average train between Kitakyushu and Tokyo takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Kitakyushu to Tokyo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 55m
Duration
1,007 km
Distance
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Kitakyushu to Tokyo train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Kitakyushu and Tokyo. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kitakyushu is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Tokyo at 1:01 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 4h 44m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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    train train 4h 47m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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    train train 4h 47m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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    train train 4h 47m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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    train train 4h 47m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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    train train 4h 47m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 4h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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    train train 4h 47m • Direct
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    train train 5h 6m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kitakyushu to Tokyo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Kitakyushu to Tokyo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,006.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Kitakyushu, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kokura to Tōkyō Station every 2 hours, and the journey takes 5h 6m.

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