There are 4 ways to get from Nagasaki to Kurume by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) to Hizenyamaguchitrain [36328] JR Nagasaki / ...
- Take the train from Kōhoku to Shin-Tosutrain Midori / ...
3h 22mDrive 122.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagasaki to Kurumecar 122.9 km
1h 28m¥1,893–2,734Bus
- Take the bus from Nagasaki to Kōsoku Kiyama kudaribus Kyushu
3h 25m¥2,993–4,131Bus via Tamana
- Take the bus from Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminal to Kikusui I.C.bus Rindō
- Take the bus from Kikusui I.C. to Kurume I.C.(Kosoku)bus 産交:桜町バスターミナル→高速道路~各停→福岡空港国際線ターミナル
3h 53m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nagasaki to Kurume is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Nagasaki to Kurume is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagasaki to Kurume. However, there are services departing from Nagasaki and arriving at Nishitetsu Kurume via Kiyama AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagasaki to Kurume. However, there are services departing from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) and arriving at Kurume via Kōhoku and Shin Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Nagasaki and Kurume is 128 km. The road distance is 122.9 km.
The best way to get from Nagasaki to Kurume without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Nagasaki to Kurume, including transfers.
Nagasaki to Kurume bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Nagasaki station.
Nagasaki to Kurume train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) station.
The best way to get from Nagasaki to Kurume is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥4200 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Nagasaki, Japan and Kurume, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) to Kurume via Kōhoku and Shin Tosu in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, Nishitetsu Bus operates a bus from Nagasaki to Kōsoku Kiyama kudari hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,600–3,700 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) to Hizenyamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kōhoku to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Nagasaki to Kōsoku Kiyama kudari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,700
- Schedules at
- jik.nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminal to Kikusui I.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kikusui I.C. to Kurume I.C.(Kosoku)
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sanko Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Nagasaki to Kurume bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kōsoku Kiyama kudari station.
Nagasaki to Kurume train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Hizenyamaguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagasaki to Kurume is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Nagasaki to Kurume.
There are 303+ hotels available in Kurume.

