The average train between Kurume and Kitakyushu takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Kurume 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.
Trains run hourly between Kurume and Kitakyushu. The earliest departure is at 8:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kurume is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Kitakyushu at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kurume to Kitakyushu. However, there are services departing from Kurume station and arriving at Kitakyushu station via Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Kurume to Kitakyushu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Shin Tosu station.
Kurume to Kitakyushu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
The distance between Kurume and Kitakyushu is 67.1 km. The road distance is 88 km.
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Tosu to Kokura hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 32 min. JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) also services this route once daily.