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The train route from Fukuoka to Nagasaki starts at Hakata Station with the Relay Kamome limited express to Takeo-onsen. There you change to the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen Kamome for Nagasaki, on the opposite side of the same platform.[1] A Nagasaki tourism itinerary gives the trip as around 1 hour 40 minutes.[2] Express buses are the other option, and they leave from Hakata and Tenjin.[3]
Fukuoka to Nagasaki by Train
Buy a Shinkansen and limited express ticket that covers your whole distance before boarding. If you change at Takeo-onsen without leaving the ticket gate, a single ticket is issued.[4] The Relay Kamome has no on-board sales and no Green Car.[1]
The Relay Kamome and the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen Kamome are not covered by the online seat booking for the JR Kyushu Rail Pass. Pass holders can ride non-reserved seats with the pass alone, or ask at a JR station to reserve a seat.[4][1]
Fukuoka to Nagasaki by Bus
Express buses to Nagasaki leave from Hakata and from Tenjin.[3] Fares and journey times are set by the bus operators and change, so check their current timetable before you choose between bus and train.
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Route | Journey |
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| Train | Relay Kamome from Hakata to Takeo-onsen, then Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen Kamome to Nagasaki[1] | Around 1h 40min[2] |
| Express bus | From Hakata or Tenjin to Nagasaki[3] | Set by the bus operators |
Tips for Traveling from Fukuoka to Nagasaki
- Book ahead in holiday periods: Buses and trains are busier around Golden Week, Obon and New Year.
- Choose the right bus stop in Fukuoka: Hakata is by the main train station and Tenjin is in the downtown shopping district, so pick the one closer to your hotel.
- Allow for the change at Takeo-onsen: The Shinkansen leaves from the opposite side of the same platform as the Relay Kamome.[1]
Timetable
| Bus Fukuoka - Nagasaki $ 17.19–71.13 2h 30m | |
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| Train Fukuoka - Nagasaki $ 88.70 1h 45m | |
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| Bus Fukuoka Airport - Nagasaki $ 17.19 2h 20m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Fukuoka to Nagasaki, including current prices and schedules.
Compare the bus operators' current fares with the JR ticket covering Hakata to Nagasaki. Both change over time, so check the operators before you book.
The train via the Relay Kamome and the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen takes around 1 hour 40 minutes.
By train it takes around 1 hour 40 minutes. Bus journey times are set by the bus operators, so check their current timetable.
You change at Takeo-onsen from the Relay Kamome to the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen Kamome, which leaves from the opposite side of the same platform.
Express buses to Nagasaki leave from Hakata and from Tenjin.
Yes for non-reserved seats on the Relay Kamome and the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen Kamome. They are not covered by the online seat booking, so ask at a JR station if you want a reserved seat.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu): Relay KAMOME. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [2] Visit GOTO City: Sightseeing in Fukuoka and Nagasaki and Goto: route starting from Hakata. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [3] Japan National Tourism Organization: Nagasaki: How to Get There. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [4] Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu): Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen KAMOME. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.