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Kumamoto to Kitakyushu trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Kumamoto and Kitakyushu takes 1h. The train service runs several times per day from Kumamoto to Kitakyushu. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h
Duration
154 km
Distance
¥2,700
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Kumamoto to Kitakyushu train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Kumamoto and Kitakyushu. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kumamoto is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Kitakyushu at 8:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kumamoto to Kitakyushu? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 154.3 km
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Kitakyushu, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kumamoto to Kokura every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,200–3,200 and the journey takes 1h.

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