Shinkansen to Kuko Subway Line (Fukuoka Airport) at Hakata
How to change from the Shinkansen to the Kuko subway line at Hakata Station, for Fukuoka Airport and Tenjin. Leave through the Shinkansen central gate, walk straight and go down to the subway. About 5–8 minutes.
Leave the Shinkansen through the Shinkansen central gate and walk straight ahead. You will see the escalators and stairs down to the Kuko subway line. Follow the orange subway signs to the subway gates.
The walk takes about 5–8 minutes following the signs inside the station.
- For Fukuoka Airport, take trains towards Fukuokakuko (福岡空港). For Tenjin, take trains in the other direction.
- The subway station at Fukuoka Airport is at the domestic terminal. For international flights, take the free shuttle bus or connecting bus to the international terminal.
Overview only: we have not yet walked and checked this route step by step. Follow the signs above and allow the time shown.
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Questions
How do I get from Hakata Station to Fukuoka Airport?
Take the Kuko subway line towards Fukuokakuko. It is two stops, about 5 minutes.
Does the subway go to the international terminal at Fukuoka Airport?
No. The subway stops at the domestic terminal. Use the connecting bus to reach the international terminal.