18m, Direct
06:39
KurumeKurume Station
06:57
FukuokaHakata Station
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First train
06:39
Last train
23:37
Travel duration
17m
Daily departures
32
Departure station
Kurume
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Fukuoka
Ticket price
from $11
Fastest trip
14m
Longest trip
19m
Trains to Kurume
Inbound trains reach Kurume mainly at JR Kurume Station, with Nishitetsu services arriving at Nishitetsu Kurume Station. Kyushu Shinkansen trains from Hakata arrive in around 17 minutes, while JR local services from Hakata take roughly 35 to 45 minutes. Trains from Kumamoto reach Kurume in around 25 minutes by Shinkansen. Services from Kagoshima-Chuo arrive in about 1h25m on direct high-speed trains. Trains from Shin-Tosu take around 10 minutes on local JR services. Nishitetsu trains from Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin reach Nishitetsu Kurume in around 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the stopping pattern.
Visiting Kurume
Kurume sits in southern Fukuoka Prefecture on a key rail corridor between Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Kagoshima. The city has two main passenger stations: JR Kurume Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen and Kagoshima Main Line, and Nishitetsu Kurume Station on the Tenjin Omuta Line. JR Kyushu and Nishi-Nippon Railroad give Kurume both national rail access and frequent interurban links.
Trains from Kurume include Kyushu Shinkansen services, JR Kyushu limited express and local trains, and Nishitetsu interurban trains. JR Kurume Station handles Shinkansen and conventional JR services toward Hakata, Shin-Tosu, Kumamoto, and Kagoshima-Chuo. Nishitetsu Kurume Station is the main stop for rail travel toward Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin and Omuta on the private railway network.
Rail routes from Kurume run north toward Fukuoka and Hakata, south toward Kumamoto and Kagoshima, west via nearby Shin-Tosu for Nagasaki connections, and along the Nishitetsu corridor toward Chikugo, Yanagawa, and Omuta. Book trains from and to Kurume online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Kurume
From JR Kurume Station, JR Kyushu trains run north toward Hakata and the Fukuoka rail network, and south toward Kumamoto and Kagoshima-Chuo on the Kyushu Shinkansen. Conventional JR services also connect Kurume with nearby rail junctions, including Shin-Tosu for routes toward Saga and Nagasaki.
From Nishitetsu Kurume Station, Nishi-Nippon Railroad trains follow the Tenjin Omuta Line north toward Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin and south through the Chikugo area toward Yanagawa and Omuta. Travelers should choose the station according to the operator shown on the ticket, because JR Kurume and Nishitetsu Kurume are separate stations.
Kurume
Kurume - A city in Fukuoka Prefecture known for its traditional ramen, Suiten-gu Shrine, and historical production of Kurume Kasuri textiles.
Kurume Station
Station
17m
Fukuoka
Fukuoka - The largest city on Kyushu island, famous for its yatai food stalls, Hakata ramen, and the bustling commercial district of Tenjin.
Hakata Station
StationTrain Operators Serving Kurume
JR Kyushu operates the Kyushu Shinkansen from JR Kurume Station, including Sakura and Tsubame services, and also runs conventional Kagoshima Main Line trains through the city. Nishi-Nippon Railroad operates Nishitetsu Kurume Station on the Tenjin Omuta Line, providing interurban rail links within Fukuoka Prefecture and southern areas. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators where available with the 6 to 12 month advance booking window for Kurume services.
Destinations from Kurume
Service types from Kurume rail stations
High-speed services: JR Kyushu Sakura and Tsubame trains from JR Kurume Station toward Hakata, Kumamoto, and Kagoshima-Chuo, with onward Shinkansen connections beyond Hakata. JR regional services: Kagoshima Main Line trains from JR Kurume to Fukuoka Prefecture towns, Shin-Tosu, and Omuta. Nishitetsu interurban services: Tenjin Omuta Line trains from Nishitetsu Kurume toward Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin, Yanagawa, and Omuta. Airport access by rail transfer: use JR services toward Hakata for onward access to the Fukuoka Airport area.
Travel from Kurume to Fukuoka by Shinkansen and visit the Canal City Hakata complex or explore the ancient Kushida Shrine near the city center.
Kurume
Japan
17m
Fukuoka
Japan
Travel from Kurume to Shimonoseki by train and visit the iconic Kintai Bridge or enjoy fresh seafood at Karato Market.
Frequency
5 times per day
Popular Trains
Kurume
Japan
42m
Shimonoseki
Japan
Travel from Kurume to Osaka by train and visit Osaka Castle or enjoy shopping and dining at Shinsaibashi.
Kurume
Japan
2h 48m
Osaka
Japan
Travel from Kurume to Hiroshima by Shinkansen and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park or explore the historic Hiroshima Castle.
Kurume
Japan
1h 24m
Hiroshima
Japan
Travel from Kurume to Kumamoto by train and visit Kumamoto Castle or enjoy the scenic beauty of Suizenji Jojuen Garden.
Kurume
Japan
26m
Kumamoto
Japan
Travel from Kurume to Tosu by train and enjoy a visit to Tosu Premium Outlets or the historic Tosu City Library.
Kurume
Japan
3m
Tosu
Japan
Travel from Kurume to Kagoshima by Limited Express and visit the historic Sengan-en Garden or enjoy the hot springs in Ibusuki.
Kurume
Japan
1h 17m
Kagoshima
Japan
Travel from Kurume to Chikugo by train and visit the Chikugo River, known for its picturesque views and seasonal cherry blossoms.
Kurume
Japan
6m
Chikugo
Japan
Travel from Kurume to Fukuyama by train and visit the historical Fukuyama Castle or enjoy the scenery at the Tomonoura port.
Frequency
17 times per day
Popular Trains
Kurume
Japan
1h 51m
Fukuyama
Japan
Travel from Kurume to Kobe by train and visit the iconic Kobe Harborland or enjoy the views from the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens.
Kurume
Japan
2h 34m
Kobe
Japan
Travel from Kurume to Yamaguchi by train and visit the historic Rurikoji Temple or the scenic Kintaikyo Bridge.
Frequency
3 times per day
Popular Trains
Kurume
Japan
54m
Yamaguchi
Japan
Travel from Kurume to Omuta by train and visit the scenic Omuta City Park or the historic Suwa Shrine.
Kurume
Japan
12m
Omuta
Japan
Travel from Kurume to Kitakyushu by train and visit the famous Kokura Castle or enjoy the lively atmosphere at Mojiko Retro.
Kurume
Japan
33m
Kitakyushu
Japan
Travel from Kurume to Okayama by train and visit Okayama Castle or stroll through the Korakuen Garden.
Kurume
Japan
2h 0m
Okayama
Japan
Travel from Kurume to Minamata by train and visit the famous Minamata Disease Museum or relax at the beautiful Yatsushiro Seaside Park.
Kurume
Japan
52m
Minamata
Japan
Kurume Major Train Stations
Kurume has two main rail stations with different roles. JR Kurume Station is the city station for JR Kyushu, serving the Kyushu Shinkansen, Kagoshima Main Line local trains, and selected limited express services on the north-south JR corridor. Nishitetsu Kurume Station is operated by Nishi-Nippon Railroad and serves the Tenjin Omuta Line, with interurban trains running north toward Fukuoka and south toward the Chikugo area. The two stations are separate, so travelers changing between JR Kyushu and Nishitetsu services should allow time for a local road transfer across central Kurume. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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