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.
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.

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2h 40m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Kyoto to Kitakyushu? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kitakyushu. However, there are services departing from Shin Osaka station and arriving at Kokura station via Kokura station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
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.
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The distance between Kyoto and Kitakyushu is 468.1 km. The road distance is 564 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.