There are 6 ways to get from Osaka to Kitakyushu by train, night bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kokuratrain Nozomi / ...
2h 9m¥11,000–16,000Night bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Kokura Station Shinkansen Side Bus Terminalnightbus Yj1554 / ...
8h 36m¥3,995–16,391Drive 533.3 km
- Drive from Osaka to Kitakyushucar 533.3 km
6h 56m¥9,232–13,335Fly to Fukuoka Airport, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane ITM - FUK
- Take the train from Hakata to Kokuratrain
3h 4m¥12,753–33,160Fly to Oita Airport, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT)plane ITM - OIT
- Take the train from Beppu to Kokuratrain
5h 14m¥15,583–31,060Fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane ITM - KMJ
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokuratrain
5h 21m¥16,433–32,910
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kitakyushu is to night bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Kitakyushu is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Kitakyushu station. However, there are services departing from Osaka WBT Umeda and arriving at Kitagata Station via Kokura Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station station and arriving at Kokura. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Osaka and Kitakyushu is 492 km. The road distance is 533.3 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Kitakyushu without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.
The train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kokura takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Osaka to Kitakyushu bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Osaka WBT Umeda station.
Osaka to Kitakyushu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Osaka to Kitakyushu bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Kokura Station Shinkansen Side Bus Terminal.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kitakyushu, Japan?
Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kokura every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥11,000–16,000 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Osaka WBT Umeda to Kokura Station Shinkansen Side Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,900–17,000 and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥9,000–39,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Oita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥8,000–19,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Aso Kumamoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥9,500–13,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–22,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Oita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–24,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Aso Kumamoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–25,000
- Website
- amx.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Aso Kumamoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–25,000
- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–16,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥11,000–16,000
- Reserved seat
- ¥13,000–16,000
- Green seat
- ¥17,000–23,000
Train from Hakata to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–4,400
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Reserved seat
- ¥3,600–4,400
- Green seat
- ¥4,300–6,000
Train from Kumamoto to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,800–7,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥4,800–6,500
- Reserved seat
- ¥5,500–7,000
- Green seat
- ¥7,000–9,500
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Hakata to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,200
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,800–3,200
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Green Seat
- ¥2,700–3,700
Train from Beppu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–5,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥4,200–4,700
- Reserved Seat
- ¥3,600–5,000
- Green Seat
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Hakata to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- (050) 5805-0383
- en-info@willer.co.jp
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Night bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Kokura Station Shinkansen Side Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–17,000
- Schedules at
- willer-travel.com
- Prime (Front Seat)
- ¥4,300–11,000
- Prime (Rear Ladies Seat)
- ¥3,900–11,000
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Kitakyushu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kokura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Kitakyushu is 533 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Osaka to Kitakyushu.
There are 70+ hotels available in Kitakyushu.