There are 4 ways to get from Saga to Kurume by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Saga to Shin-Tosutrain Midori / ...
1h 2mDrive 26.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Saga to Kurumecar 26.4 km
26 min¥403–583Bus
- Take the bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Kiyama PAbus Fukuoka Airport
- Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Nishitetsu Kurumebus Fukuoka Airport
1h 48m¥1,620–4,203Taxi
- Take the taxi from Saga to Kurumetaxi 26.4 km
26 min¥11,000–14,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saga to Kurume is to drive which costs ¥400 - ¥600 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Saga to Kurume is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs ¥11000 - ¥14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Saga to Kurume. However, there are services departing from Saga Daini Godochosha and arriving at Nishitetsu Kurume via Kiyama AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Saga to Kurume. However, there are services departing from Saga and arriving at Kurume via Shin Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Saga and Kurume is 28 km. The road distance is 26.4 km.
The best way to get from Saga to Kurume without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Saga to Kurume, including transfers.
Saga to Kurume bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Saga Daini Godochosha station.
Saga to Kurume train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Saga station.
The best way to get from Saga to Kurume is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1600 - ¥4200 and takes 1h 48m.
What companies run services between Saga, Japan and Kurume, Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Saga to Shin-Tosu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Nishitetsu Kurume via Kiyama AP in around 1h 48m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Saga to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Kiyama PA
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,800
- 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
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–14,000
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Booking & Getting There
Saga to Kurume bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kiyama PA station.
Saga to Kurume train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saga to Kurume is 26 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Saga to Kurume.
There are 304+ hotels available in Kurume.