There are 3 ways to get from Kyushu to Fukuoka by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain
- Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain
3h 44mDrive 110.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyushu to Fukuokacar 110.4 km
1h 40m¥1,916–2,767Bus
- Take the bus from Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae to Hakata Bus Terminalbus Kosoku Fukuoka
4h 18m¥3,770
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyushu to Fukuoka is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kyushu to Fukuoka is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyushu to Fukuoka. However, there are services departing from Uchinomaki and arriving at Hakata Bus Terminal via Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyushu to Fukuoka. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Hakata Fukuoka via Higoozu and Kumamoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Kyushu and Fukuoka is 153 km. The road distance is 110.4 km.
The best way to get from Kyushu to Fukuoka without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Kyushu to Fukuoka, including transfers.
Kyushu to Fukuoka bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae station.
Kyushu to Fukuoka train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Aso(Kumamoto) station.
The best way to get from Kyushu to Fukuoka is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3770 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Kyushu, Japan and Fukuoka, Japan?
You can take a bus from Asoshi Shokokai Mae to Hakata Fukuoka via Aso Sta., Aso(Kumamoto), Higoozu, and Kumamoto in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae to Hakata Bus Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,770 and the journey takes 2h 42m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozu
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Higoozu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae to Hakata Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,770
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyushu to Fukuoka bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal station.
Kyushu to Fukuoka train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Higoozu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyushu to Fukuoka is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Kyushu to Fukuoka.
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