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06:24
TosuShin-Tosu Station
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TamanaShin-Tamana Station
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First train
06:24
Last train
23:14
Travel duration
25m
Daily departures
17
Departure station
Tosu
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Tamana
Ticket price
from $22
Fastest trip
18m
Longest trip
27m
Trains to Tosu
Inbound trains reach Tosu through Shin-Tosu Station and Tosu Station. Kyushu Shinkansen services from Hakata arrive at Shin-Tosu in around 15 minutes. Trains from Kumamoto reach Shin-Tosu in about 25 minutes, and services from Kagoshima-Chuo arrive in roughly 1h20m. From the west, trains from Saga arrive at Tosu or Shin-Tosu in about 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the service. Nagasaki services reach the Tosu area in around 1h30m to 2h with limited express and Shinkansen connections via JR Kyushu routes. Local trains from Kurume arrive at Tosu Station in around 5 minutes.
Visiting Tosu
Tosu is a key rail junction in northern Kyushu, positioned between Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and Kagoshima. The city has two main passenger stations: Tosu Station, the historic junction of the Kagoshima Main Line and Nagasaki Main Line, and Shin-Tosu Station, the city's Kyushu Shinkansen stop. JR Kyushu operates the passenger rail services in Tosu.
Trains from Tosu include Kyushu Shinkansen services at Shin-Tosu, limited express and regional trains on the Nagasaki Main Line, and local services on the Kagoshima Main Line. Shin-Tosu is the main train station for bullet train access, while Tosu Station handles regional travel and interchanges between north-south and westbound rail corridors.
Rail routes from Tosu run north toward Hakata and Fukuoka, west toward Saga and Nagasaki, south toward Kumamoto and Kagoshima-Chuo, and across northern Kyushu through Kurume. The city does not have a direct airport rail station, but passengers can connect by rail through Hakata for Fukuoka Airport. Book trains from and to Tosu online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Tosu
From Shin-Tosu, JR Kyushu Shinkansen services run north toward Hakata and south toward Kumamoto, Sendai, and Kagoshima-Chuo. This makes Shin-Tosu the preferred station for long-distance bullet train travel across Kyushu, with easy access to the main north-south rail corridor.
From Tosu Station, JR Kyushu conventional trains run on the Kagoshima Main Line toward Hakata, Kurume, and southern Fukuoka Prefecture. Westbound Nagasaki Main Line services link Tosu with Saga and the Nagasaki corridor, while transfers at Shin-Tosu connect regional services with the Shinkansen network. Use Tosu Station for local rail access and Shin-Tosu for bullet train departures.
Train Operators Serving Tosu
JR Kyushu operates the rail services serving Tosu. The company runs Kyushu Shinkansen trains at Shin-Tosu for north-south bullet train travel across Kyushu. JR Kyushu also operates limited express services on the Nagasaki corridor and local or rapid trains from Tosu Station on the Kagoshima Main Line and Nagasaki Main Line. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for JR Kyushu services serving Tosu.
Destinations from Tosu
Rail service types from Tosu stations
Bullet train services: JR Kyushu Shinkansen trains from Shin-Tosu toward Hakata, Kumamoto, and Kagoshima-Chuo. Limited express services: JR Kyushu trains on the Nagasaki corridor linking Tosu and Shin-Tosu with Saga, Takeo-Onsen, and Nagasaki connections. Regional services: local and rapid trains from Tosu Station on the Kagoshima Main Line and Nagasaki Main Line for Kurume, Hakata, and Saga area travel. Airport connections: rail access to Fukuoka Airport is made by transferring at Hakata; Tosu has no direct airport rail station.
Travel from Tosu to Tamana by train and visit the beautiful Yamaga Onsen or enjoy the historic streets of Tamana.
Tosu
Japan
25m
Tamana
Japan
Travel from Tosu to Fukuoka by Limited Express and visit Ohori Park or discover the historic Fukuoka Castle.
Tosu
Japan
12m
Fukuoka
Japan
Travel from Tosu to Kumamoto by Limited Express and visit Kumamoto Castle or enjoy the gardens at Suizenji Jojuen.
Tosu
Japan
31m
Kumamoto
Japan
Travel from Tosu to Shimonoseki by train and visit the famous Shimonoseki Straits or enjoy fresh fugu cuisine at the Karato Market.
Frequency
5 times per day
Popular Trains
Tosu
Japan
38m
Shimonoseki
Japan
Travel from Tosu to Kobe by train and visit the Kobe Harborland for shopping and dining or enjoy the scenic views from the Kobe Port Tower.
Frequency
17 times per day
Popular Trains
Tosu
Japan
2h 37m
Kobe
Japan
Travel from Tosu to Osaka by train and visit Osaka Castle or enjoy shopping at Tsutenkaku Tower.
Frequency
17 times per day
Popular Trains
Tosu
Japan
2h 51m
Osaka
Japan
Travel from Tosu to Hiroshima by Shinkansen and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park or the historic Hiroshima Castle.
Frequency
9 times per day
Popular Trains
Tosu
Japan
1h 23m
Hiroshima
Japan
Travel from Tosu to Yatsushiro by Limited Express and visit Kushihiki Hachimangu Shrine or enjoy the serene Yatsushiro City Museum.
Tosu
Japan
42m
Yatsushiro
Japan
Travel from Tosu to Kagoshima by train and visit the iconic Sakurajima volcano or enjoy the hot springs in Ibusuki.
Tosu
Japan
1h 26m
Kagoshima
Japan
Travel from Tosu to Yamaguchi by train and discover the historical beauty of Rurikoji Temple or enjoy the scenic views at Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Tosu
Japan
49m
Yamaguchi
Japan
Travel from Tosu to Okayama by train and visit the historic Okayama Castle or enjoy the expansive Korakuen Garden.
Frequency
17 times per day
Popular Trains
Tosu
Japan
2h 3m
Okayama
Japan
Travel from Tosu to Kitakyushu by train and visit the historical Kokura Castle or enjoy the food at the Kawachi Wisteria Garden.
Tosu
Japan
30m
Kitakyushu
Japan
Travel from Tosu to Shunan by train and visit the Seto Inland Sea or explore the historic Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni.
Frequency
5 times per day
Popular Trains
Tosu
Japan
1h 0m
Shunan
Japan
Travel from Tosu to Himeji by train and visit Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, or stroll through Kokoen Garden.
Frequency
6 times per day
Popular Trains
Tosu
Japan
2h 21m
Himeji
Japan
Travel from Tosu to Kurume by train and visit the historic Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine or enjoy the beautiful gardens at Yoshinogari Historical Park.
Tosu
Japan
3m
Kurume
Japan
Tosu Major Train Stations
Tosu has two main JR Kyushu stations with different roles. Shin-Tosu Station is the city's Kyushu Shinkansen stop, used for bullet train services running north and south across Kyushu, plus transfers to the Nagasaki Main Line. Tosu Station is the older junction station where the Kagoshima Main Line meets the Nagasaki Main Line, making it important for regional trains, limited express services, and local travel across northern Kyushu. Passengers may need to transfer between Shin-Tosu and Tosu when connecting between Shinkansen and some regional services. The two stations are linked by JR local trains on the Nagasaki Main Line. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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