There are 4 ways to get from Kagoshima to Kurume by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kurumetrain Sakura
1h 20m¥3,300–4,700Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kagoshima Chuo Station to Kurume IC Minamibus Sakurajima
4h 9m¥3,000–8,500Drive 244.9 km
- Drive from Kagoshima to Kurumecar 244.9 km
3h 14m¥4,249–6,137Fly
- Fly from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane KOJ - FUK
3h 31m¥12,334–62,250
Kagoshima to Kurume by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kagoshima to Kurume is to train which costs ¥3300 - ¥4700 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kagoshima to Kurume is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kagoshima Chuo Station station and arriving at Kurume IC Minami. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kagoshima Chuo and arriving at Kurume. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Kagoshima and Kurume is 225 km. The road distance is 244.9 km.
The best way to get from Kagoshima to Kurume without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4700.
The train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kurume takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.
Kagoshima to Kurume bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Kagoshima Chuo Station.
Kagoshima to Kurume train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kagoshima Chuo station.
The best way to get from Kagoshima to Kurume is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 9m, you could also fly, which costs ¥12000 - ¥65000 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Kagoshima, Japan and Kurume, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kurume hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,300–4,700 and the journey takes 1h 20m. JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Nishitetsu Bus operates a bus from Kagoshima Chuo Station to Kurume IC Minami 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,000–8,500 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Kagoshima Airport to Fukuoka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–30,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,700
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kagoshima Chuo Station to Kurume IC Minami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–8,500
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Kagoshima to Kurume bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kurume IC Minami station.
Kagoshima to Kurume train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kurume station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kagoshima to Kurume is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Kagoshima to Kurume.
There are 290+ hotels available in Kurume.






