The average train between Kyoto and Kitakyushu takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Kyoto 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 hourly between Kyoto and Kitakyushu. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kyoto is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Kitakyushu at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Shin-Ōsaka Station and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kitakyushu. However, there are services departing from Kyoto station and arriving at Kitakyushu station via Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Kyoto to Kitakyushu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
Kyoto to Kitakyushu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
The distance between Kyoto and Kitakyushu is 468.1 km. The road distance is 532 km.
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Kokura hourly. Tickets cost ¥7,000–10,000 and the journey takes 2h 27m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly.