The average train between Sendai and Kitakyushu takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Sendai 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 4 hours between Sendai and Kitakyushu. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sendai is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Kitakyushu at 11:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Kitakyushu. However, there are services departing from Sendai station and arriving at Kitakyushu station via Tokyo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Sendai to Kitakyushu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
Sendai to Kitakyushu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
The distance between Sendai and Kitakyushu is 1,024.7 km. The road distance is 1,331 km.
You can take a train from Sendai to Kokura via Tokyo in around 6h 50m.