Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to Hakata Station Bus
博多駅～福岡空港国際線
Nishitetsu's direct bus between Fukuoka Airport International Terminal and Hakata Station, about 18 minutes
西日本鉄道
Adults from¥400Price checked 2026/09/27
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Fares
| Ticket | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| One way, in either direction | ¥400 | ¥200 |
Child fares are for ages 6 to 11. From age 12, the adult fare applies. Each passenger can bring up to two children aged 1 to 5 for free; a third needs a child fare. Babies under 1 ride free.
¥20 less when you pay on board by IC card or contactless credit card. The bus takes no cash.
Is the Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to Hakata Station Bus worth it?
- You land at the International Terminal and are heading to Hakata Station: this bus takes you there directly in about 18 minutes for ¥400, or ¥380 with an IC card or contactless credit card.
- You already hold the Fukuoka City One-day Pass or a SUNQ Pass, which both cover this route, so the ride costs you nothing extra.
- You are going to Tenjin rather than Hakata: the Airport Express runs from the International Terminal straight to Tenjin for ¥500, or ¥480 with an IC card.
- You land at the Domestic Terminal: this bus doesn't stop there, and the subway from the Domestic Terminal is the quicker way into the city. From the International Terminal you can also take the free shuttle bus to the Domestic Terminal and ride the subway from there.
- You only have cash: the bus is fully cashless, so buy a nimoca IC card at the airport bus terminal first.
What's covered
- Nishitetsu's direct bus between Fukuoka Airport International Terminal and Hakata Station (Chikushi exit)
- Both directions, one way per ride
- The Domestic Terminal: this bus serves the International Terminal only
- Cash: the bus is fully cashless
- The Airport Express to Tenjin, a separate Nishitetsu route
How to use it
The ride takes about 18 minutes. At the airport, the bus leaves from stops 6 and 7 at the International Terminal. At Hakata Station it stops at the Chikushi exit, not at Hakata Bus Terminal, where it used to stop until 25 April 2025.
Since 3 December 2024 the route has run as a fully cashless trial. Pay with an IC card such as nimoca, SUGOCA, Hayakaken, Suica or ICOCA, or a contactless credit card such as Visa, JCB, Mastercard or American Express. Both take ¥20 off the fare. Passes such as the Fukuoka City 1-day pass and the SUNQ Pass also work, as do tickets from the machines at Hakata Bus Terminal and Fukuoka Airport.
From the airport, board at the front door and pay as you get on. From Hakata Station, board at the middle or rear door and pay at the front door when you get off; with an IC card or credit card, tap it both when you get on and when you get off.
Before you buy
Anyone can ride it, and you don't need to buy a ticket in advance: you pay on board. If you have no IC card or contactless card, you can buy a nimoca IC card at the bus terminal on the 1st floor of either airport terminal, or at Hakata Bus Terminal.
Children aged 6 to 11 pay ¥200. Up to two children aged 1 to 5 ride free with each passenger.
Questions
Does the Fukuoka Airport to Hakata Station bus leave from the Domestic Terminal?
No. This Nishitetsu bus runs from the International Terminal only, from stops 6 and 7.
Can I pay in cash?
No. Since 2024/12/03 the route has been fully cashless. Pay with an IC card, a contactless credit card or a valid pass.
How long does it take?
About 18 minutes between the International Terminal and Hakata Station.
Where does it stop at Hakata Station?
At the Chikushi exit. Since 2025/04/26 it no longer uses Hakata Bus Terminal.
Can I use a SUNQ Pass or the Fukuoka City 1-day pass?
Yes. Both are accepted on this route.
Do children pay?
Children aged 6 to 11 pay ¥200. Up to two children aged 1 to 5 ride free with each passenger.
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