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Kyoto to Kitakyushu trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kyoto and Kitakyushu takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. 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.

2h 47m
Duration
534 km
Distance
¥9,229
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Kyoto to Kitakyushu train times

Trains run every 2 hours 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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 57m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 4m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 50m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 46m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 4m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 50m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 46m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 4m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 50m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 46m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 4m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 50m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 46m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 4m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 49m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 46m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 4m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 49m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 46m • 1 change
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)2h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 534 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

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.

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