There are 4 ways to get from Arita to Kurume by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Arita to Tosutrain Midori / ...
1h 17mDrive 72.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Arita to Kurumecar 72.1 km
1h 3m¥1,253–1,810Bus
- Take the bus from Hasami-Arita I.C. to Kosoku Kiyamabus Sasebo
- Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Nishitetsu Kurumebus Fukuoka Airport
2h 1m¥4,075–5,633Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arita to Kurumetaxi 72.1 km
1h 3m¥25,000–30,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arita to Kurume is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Arita to Kurume is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Arita to Kurume. However, there are services departing from Hasami-Arita I.C. and arriving at Nishitetsu Kurume via Kiyama AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Arita to Kurume. However, there are services departing from Arita and arriving at Kurume via Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Arita and Kurume is 75 km. The road distance is 72.1 km.
The best way to get from Arita to Kurume without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Arita to Kurume, including transfers.
Arita to Kurume bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Hasami-Arita I.C. station.
Arita to Kurume train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Arita station.
The best way to get from Arita to Kurume is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between Arita, Saga, Japan and Kurume, Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Arita to Tosu hourly, and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Arita to Nishitetsu Kurume via Hasami-Arita I.C. and Kiyama AP in around 2h 1m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Arita to Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Hasami-Arita I.C. to Kosoku Kiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,400
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kiyama AP to Nishitetsu Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥320–450
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- ¥25,000–30,000
Sasebo Kanko Taxi
- Phone
- +81 956-33-8181
- Website
- sasebo-kankotaxi.co.jp
Karatsu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 955-74-5387
- Website
- karatsu-taxi.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Arita to Kurume bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.
Arita to Kurume train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arita to Kurume is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Arita to Kurume.
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