There are 4 ways to get from Oita Prefecture to Kurume by train, bus, or car
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 Ōita to Kurumetrain Yufu / ...
2h 22m¥19,000–25,000Drive 125.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Ōita to Kurumecar 125.3 km
1h 58m¥2,174–3,140Bus
- Take the bus from Kaname Machi to Kousoku Kiyamabus Toyonokuni
3h 18m¥3,131–4,321Train via Kitakyushu
- Take the train from Ōita to Kokuratrain Sonic / ...
- Take the train from Kokura to Kurumetrain Sakura / ...
2h 25m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oita Prefecture to Kurume is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3200 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Oita Prefecture to Kurume is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Oita Prefecture to Kurume. However, there are services departing from Kaname Machi and arriving at Nishitetsu Kurume via Kiyama AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ōita and arriving at Kurume. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Oita Prefecture and Kurume is 140 km. The road distance is 125.3 km.
The best way to get from Oita Prefecture to Kurume without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥19000 - ¥25000.
The train from Ōita to Kurume takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Oita Prefecture to Kurume bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Kaname Machi station.
Oita Prefecture to Kurume train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Ōita station.
The best way to get from Oita Prefecture to Kurume is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥19000 - ¥25000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4400 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Oita Prefecture, Japan and Kurume, Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Ōita to Kurume 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥19,000–25,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Nishitetsu Bus operates a bus from Kaname Machi to Kousoku Kiyama hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,800–3,900 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Ōita to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–25,000
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Ōita to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kokura to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kokura to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kaname Machi to Kousoku Kiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,900
- 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
Oita Prefecture to Kurume bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kousoku Kiyama station.
Oita Prefecture to Kurume train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kurume station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oita Prefecture to Kurume is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Oita Prefecture to Kurume.
There are 296+ hotels available in Kurume.