Fukuoka Airport to Hakata and Tenjin: subway price and time
The Fukuoka City Subway runs from Fukuoka Airport's domestic terminal to Hakata Station and Tenjin. Here are the one-way prices and scheduled times from the subway's own fare search, and what the JR Pass covers.
The short answer
- Cheapest
- Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line to Hakata Station: ¥2605 min
- Fastest
- Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line to Hakata Station: 5 min¥260
- With a JR Pass
- No pass-covered option in our verified data
One adult, one way, regular ticket; 2 verified options compared below (checked ).
Options at a glance
One adult, one way, regular ticket price as printed by each operator. Sorted by destination, then price.
Train and monorail
| Option | To | Price (one adult) | Time | JR Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka City Subway Airport LineFukuoka City Subway | Hakata Station | ¥260Adult 260 yen, child 130 yen (fare zone 2, 3.3 km). Fukuoka Airport Station is at the domestic terminal. | 5 minscheduled time from the operator's timetable | Not covered |
| Fukuoka City Subway Airport LineFukuoka City Subway | Tenjin | ¥260Adult 260 yen, child 130 yen (fare zone 2, 5.8 km), the same fare as to Hakata. | 11 minscheduled time from the operator's timetable | Not covered |
Data notes for each option
- Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line to Hakata Station: 5 minutes is the scheduled time in the subway's official timetable and fare search (Fukuoka Airport → Hakata). The subway is run by Fukuoka City, not JR. Fukuoka Airport says the subway is connected to the Domestic Terminal; its map shows about 10 minutes by shuttle bus from the International Terminal.
- Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line to Tenjin: 11 minutes is the scheduled time in the subway's official timetable and fare search (Fukuoka Airport → Tenjin, no change of trains).
- Source: Departure and fare search (発着・料金検索): Fukuoka Airport → Hakata (Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau (Fukuoka City Subway)) · Verified on · Official search linked from the subway's fare page; result read on 2026-10-30 (Japanese): Fukuoka Airport (K13) → Hakata (K11), 5 minutes, ordinary fare 260 yen, child 130 yen, 3.3 km.
- Source: Ordinary tickets (普通券): fare zones by distance (Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau (Fukuoka City Subway)) · Verified on · Japanese page. Zone 2 (over 3 km up to 7 km): adult 260 yen, child 130 yen.
- Source: Access | Fukuoka Airport (Fukuoka International Airport Co., Ltd.) · Verified on · States that the Domestic Terminal is connected to the subway; the map shows '10 minutes by Shuttle Bus' between the Domestic and International Terminals.
- Source: Scope of validity | JAPAN RAIL PASS (JR Group (Japan Rail Pass official site)) · Verified on · States that the pass covers all JR Group railways including rapid and local trains (with some exceptions), that the fare for a private railway section must be paid, and that it is not valid on JR Bus express routes.
- Source: Departure and fare search (発着・料金検索): Fukuoka Airport → Tenjin (Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau (Fukuoka City Subway)) · Verified on · Official search linked from the subway's fare page; result read on 2026-10-30 (Japanese): Fukuoka Airport (K13) → Tenjin (K08), 11 minutes, ordinary fare 260 yen, child 130 yen, 5.8 km.
Not yet verified
- Buses from the international terminal to Hakata and Tenjin (Nishitetsu, HEARTS): Fukuoka Airport lists them, but we have not yet read their fares on the operators' own pages.
With a JR Pass
The nationwide JAPAN RAIL PASS covers JR Group trains, including limited express, rapid and local trains (the official site notes 'some exceptions'). Private railways, subways and city monorails are not JR: the official site says the fare and charges for a private railway section must be paid. Airport buses are not covered (the pass covers JR Bus local lines only and is not valid on JR Bus express routes).
None of the Fukuoka Airport options in our verified data are covered by the pass.
- Source: Scope of validity | JAPAN RAIL PASS (JR Group (Japan Rail Pass official site)) · Verified on · States that the pass covers all JR Group railways including rapid and local trains (with some exceptions), that the fare for a private railway section must be paid, and that it is not valid on JR Bus express routes.
FAQ
What is the cheapest way from Fukuoka Airport to Hakata and Tenjin?
Of the options we have verified, this one has the lowest one-way fare. Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line to Hakata Station, operated by Fukuoka City Subway: ¥260 one way for one adult. Adult 260 yen, child 130 yen (fare zone 2, 3.3 km). Fukuoka Airport Station is at the domestic terminal. Journey time: 5 min (scheduled time from the operator's timetable).
How much is the Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line from Fukuoka Airport to Tenjin?
Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line to Tenjin, operated by Fukuoka City Subway: ¥260 one way for one adult. Adult 260 yen, child 130 yen (fare zone 2, 5.8 km), the same fare as to Hakata. Journey time: 11 min (scheduled time from the operator's timetable).
Can I use the JR Pass from Fukuoka Airport to Hakata and Tenjin?
Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line to Hakata Station: No. It is not covered by the nationwide JR Pass, so the regular fare applies. Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line to Tenjin: No. It is not covered by the nationwide JR Pass, so the regular fare applies. Private railways, subways and city monorails are not JR: the official site says the fare and charges for a private railway section must be paid.
Plan the rest of your trip
The same checklist on every page: tours, insurance, mobile data and the JR Pass.
Tours and tickets
Top-rated tours in Fukuoka
The three highest-rated tours Viator listed for Fukuoka on 28 Oct 2026. Booking on Viator suits travellers who want a fixed time and meeting point before they arrive.
Fukuoka Evening Tours: Yatai, Izakaya, Karaoke and more
from US$97.21 per person
- 3 h to 4 h
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
5.0 / 5 · 32 reviews
See dates and current price on Viator(affiliate link)
Tour Fukuoka or Nagasaki in safety and comfort with Private Guide
from US$712.85 per person
- 7 h to 10 h
- Private tour
5.0 / 5 · 19 reviews
See dates and current price on Viator(affiliate link)
Colors of Japan, Fukuoka Nokonoshima Island Park & Wagyu BBQ
from US$147.11 per person
- 4 h to 6 h
- Free cancellation
5.0 / 5 · 17 reviews
See dates and current price on Viator(affiliate link)
See all 12 tours in Fukuoka on our tours page
Prices from Viator, checked 28 Oct 2026.
Travel insurance
SafetyWing(affiliate link) — read what it covers in our guide before you buy, and compare it with any cover you already have.
eSIM and mobile data
Compare eSIM, SIM and pocket Wi-Fi plans for Japan
Sakura Mobile(affiliate link) — Sakura Mobile also sells a physical SIM card and pocket Wi-Fi for phones that cannot take an eSIM, with airport pickup or hotel delivery. What its pages state
JR Pass
Check whether the pass pays off for your legs before buying one.
Official JAPAN RAIL PASS purchase site — 7-day Ordinary ¥50,000; ¥53,000 through overseas agents.
Prices from JAPAN RAIL PASS (JR Group), checked 26 Oct 2026.
Japan Trip Math has been approved for the affiliate programmes of Viator, Sakura Mobile and SafetyWing and may earn a commission if you book through links marked "affiliate link". It does not change the price you pay. Other links here are not paid. Affiliate disclosure
Sources
- Source: Departure and fare search (発着・料金検索): Fukuoka Airport → Hakata (Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau (Fukuoka City Subway)) · Verified on · Official search linked from the subway's fare page; result read on 2026-10-30 (Japanese): Fukuoka Airport (K13) → Hakata (K11), 5 minutes, ordinary fare 260 yen, child 130 yen, 3.3 km.
- Source: Ordinary tickets (普通券): fare zones by distance (Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau (Fukuoka City Subway)) · Verified on · Japanese page. Zone 2 (over 3 km up to 7 km): adult 260 yen, child 130 yen.
- Source: Access | Fukuoka Airport (Fukuoka International Airport Co., Ltd.) · Verified on · States that the Domestic Terminal is connected to the subway; the map shows '10 minutes by Shuttle Bus' between the Domestic and International Terminals.
- Source: Scope of validity | JAPAN RAIL PASS (JR Group (Japan Rail Pass official site)) · Verified on · States that the pass covers all JR Group railways including rapid and local trains (with some exceptions), that the fare for a private railway section must be paid, and that it is not valid on JR Bus express routes.
- Source: Departure and fare search (発着・料金検索): Fukuoka Airport → Tenjin (Fukuoka City Transportation Bureau (Fukuoka City Subway)) · Verified on · Official search linked from the subway's fare page; result read on 2026-10-30 (Japanese): Fukuoka Airport (K13) → Tenjin (K08), 11 minutes, ordinary fare 260 yen, child 130 yen, 5.8 km.