1h 11m, Direct
06:26
OmutaShin-Omuta Station
07:37
YamaguchiShin-Yamaguchi Station
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First train
06:26
Last train
06:26
Travel duration
1h 11m
Daily departures
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Departure station
Omuta
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Yamaguchi
Ticket price
from $54
Fastest trip
1h 11m
Longest trip
1h 11m
Trains to Omuta
Inbound high-speed trains reach Omuta at Shin-Omuta Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen. Trains from Hakata arrive in around 35 minutes, while services from Kumamoto reach Shin-Omuta in about 20 minutes. Shinkansen services from Kagoshima-Chuo arrive in roughly 1h20m. Conventional JR Kyushu trains reach Omuta Station from Kurume in around 35 minutes and from Kumamoto in about 50 minutes. Nishitetsu services from Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) arrive at Omuta Station in roughly 1h, using the Tenjin Omuta Line.
Visiting Omuta
Omuta sits in southern Fukuoka Prefecture on the rail corridor between Fukuoka, Kurume, Kumamoto, and Kagoshima. The city has two main passenger stations: Shin-Omuta Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen and Omuta Station on the Kagoshima Main Line. JR Kyushu serves both stations, while Nishitetsu uses Omuta Station as the southern terminus of the Tenjin Omuta Line.
Train tickets for Omuta cover several service types. Kyushu Shinkansen services call at Shin-Omuta for high-speed travel across Kyushu. JR Kyushu local and rapid trains use Omuta Station for regional trips along the Kagoshima Main Line. Nishitetsu trains link Omuta Station with the Fukuoka side of the private railway network, giving travelers a non-JR option for northern Fukuoka Prefecture.
Rail routes from Omuta run north toward Kurume, Fukuoka, and Hakata, south toward Kumamoto and Kagoshima-Chuo, and across local rail corridors serving Arao and Tamana. Shin-Omuta is the main high-speed train station, while Omuta Station is better for JR regional trains and Nishitetsu services. Book trains from and to Omuta online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Omuta
From Shin-Omuta Station, JR Kyushu Shinkansen services run north toward Kurume, Hakata, and the wider Fukuoka rail network. Southbound Shinkansen services run toward Kumamoto and Kagoshima-Chuo, linking Omuta with the main high-speed corridor across Kyushu.
From Omuta Station, JR Kyushu conventional trains follow the Kagoshima Main Line through southern Fukuoka Prefecture and northern Kumamoto Prefecture. Nishitetsu trains begin at Omuta Station and run north through the Tenjin Omuta Line toward Fukuoka's private railway network. Travelers should choose Shin-Omuta for high-speed rail and Omuta Station for regional JR or Nishitetsu departures.
Train Operators Serving Omuta
JR Kyushu operates the Kyushu Shinkansen at Shin-Omuta Station and conventional Kagoshima Main Line services at Omuta Station. Nishitetsu operates the Tenjin Omuta Line from Omuta Station as the southern end of its private railway route toward Fukuoka. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these Omuta operators and service types with the 6 to 12 month advance booking window.
Destinations from Omuta
Rail service types from Omuta stations
High-speed services: JR Kyushu Shinkansen from Shin-Omuta Station toward Hakata, Kumamoto, and Kagoshima-Chuo. JR regional services: Kagoshima Main Line trains from Omuta Station toward Kurume, Arao, Tamana, and Kumamoto. Private railway services: Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line trains from Omuta Station toward Yanagawa, Kurume, and Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin). Airport connections: Omuta travelers use rail links through Hakata for Fukuoka Airport or through Kumamoto for onward airport transfer.
Travel from Omuta to Yamaguchi by train and visit the historic Ruriko-ji Temple or enjoy the scenery at Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art.
Frequency
1 times per day
Popular Trains
Omuta
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1h 11m
Yamaguchi
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Travel from Omuta to Shimonoseki by train and visit the famous Shimonoseki Strait or explore the local delicacies at Karato Market.
Frequency
1 times per day
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Omuta
Japan
57m
Shimonoseki
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Travel from Omuta to Osaka by Limited Express and visit Osaka Castle or experience the food scene in Shinsekai.
Frequency
2 times per day
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Omuta
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3h 8m
Osaka
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Travel from Omuta to Kumamoto by train and visit the historic Kumamoto Castle or stroll through Suizenji Jojuen Garden.
Omuta
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16m
Kumamoto
Japan
Travel from Omuta to Fukuoka by train and visit Ohori Park or experience the historic sites of Fukuoka Castle.
Omuta
Japan
31m
Fukuoka
Japan
Travel from Omuta to Kagoshima by train and visit the iconic Sakurajima volcano or relax at Ibusuki's famous hot springs.
Omuta
Japan
1h 19m
Kagoshima
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Travel from Omuta to Tamana by train and visit the historic Tamana Onsen or stroll through the scenic Yoshinogari Historical Park.
Omuta
Japan
6m
Tamana
Japan
Travel from Omuta to Tosu by train and visit Tosu's premium outlet shopping mall or enjoy the local cuisine at Tosu Station.
Omuta
Japan
17m
Tosu
Japan
Travel from Omuta to Kitakyushu by local train and visit Kokura Castle or enjoy the shopping at Riverwalk Kitakyushu.
Omuta
Japan
51m
Kitakyushu
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Travel from Omuta to Hiroshima by train and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park or explore the historic Hiroshima Castle.
Frequency
2 times per day
Popular Trains
Omuta
Japan
1h 41m
Hiroshima
Japan
Travel from Omuta to Kurume by train and visit the scenic Kurume Castle and enjoy the picturesque gardens of Korten-ji.
Omuta
Japan
13m
Kurume
Japan
Travel from Omuta to Chikugo by train and visit the historical sites including Chikugo River and the Chikugo Castle Ruins.
Omuta
Japan
5m
Chikugo
Japan
Travel from Omuta to Yatsushiro by train and visit the historic Yatsushiro Castle or enjoy the scenic views at Yatsushiro Seaside Park.
Omuta
Japan
34m
Yatsushiro
Japan
Travel from Omuta to Minamata by train and visit Minamata Bay and the Minamata Disease Memorial Park.
Omuta
Japan
47m
Minamata
Japan
Travel from Omuta to Izumi by train and visit the historical Izumi Shrine or enjoy the scenic views at Ikoma Mountain.
Omuta
Japan
55m
Izumi
Japan
Omuta Major Train Stations
Omuta has two main passenger stations with different roles. Shin-Omuta Station is the city stop on the Kyushu Shinkansen, used by JR Kyushu high-speed services running northbound and southbound across Kyushu. Omuta Station is the central conventional rail station, served by JR Kyushu trains on the Kagoshima Main Line and by Nishitetsu as the southern terminus of the Tenjin Omuta Line. Travelers using both stations should plan an inter-station transfer within Omuta, as Shinkansen and Nishitetsu services do not use the same station. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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