Premium · No. Sakura 551
Sakura 551 train timings
Sakura 551 timetable
5 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shin-Osaka | — | 08:00 | 0 | |
| 2 | Himeji | 08:28 | 08:30 | 2 min | 91 |
| 3 | Okayama | 08:52 | 08:54 | 2 min | 161 |
| 4 | Hiroshima | 09:15 | 09:17 | 2 min | 322 |
| 5 | Hakata | 10:08 | — | 622 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by JR Group on the day.
Sakura 551: Osaka to Fukuoka
Sakura 551 is a premium train run by JR Group between Shin-Osaka and Hakata. The full journey covers 622 km and takes 2h 8m, with 3 intermediate stops.
It leaves Shin-Osaka at 08:00 and reaches Hakata at 10:08. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Himeji, Okayama and Hiroshima.
Sakura 551 is JR Kyushu's Shinkansen service from Shin-Osaka to Kagoshima-Chuo via Hiroshima and Hakata, using the Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen. The 824 km journey takes approximately 3h45m, serving the full length of western Japan's high-speed network.
How to book Sakura 551 tickets
Tickets are sold by JR Group on jrpass.com and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on jrpass.comSakura 551: common questions
- What time does Sakura 551 leave Osaka?
- Sakura 551 departs Shin-Osaka at 08:00 and arrives at Hakata at 10:08. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Sakura 551 take from Osaka to Fukuoka?
- The scheduled journey time is 2h 8m for 622 km.
- Which stations does Sakura 551 stop at?
- Sakura 551 calls at Shin-Osaka, Himeji, Okayama, Hiroshima and Hakata.
- Does Sakura 551 run every day?
- Yes, Sakura 551 runs daily.
- Where can I book Sakura 551 tickets?
- On JR Group's own site, jrpass.com. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.