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  • About
  • Popular Routes
  • Stations
  • Schedule and Timetable

About JR Kyushu Rail Pass

JR Kyushu Rail Pass offers straightforward and hassle-free online booking of train tickets with 12Gо. Other travellers’ reviews will help you plan the route and choose the ticket class that suits you best. Take a train to give your journey an old-school flavour with an overnight long-haul sleeper or add a super modern twist by jumping on a highspeed express that will reach your destination in a whisk. Railway travel is always full of character and emotions. Mingle with fellow passengers or opt for a private high-end compartment. JR Kyushu Rail Pass offers a bunch of choices to make your experience unforgettable and enjoyable. Be sure to double-check the date of your travel, fare, type of your ticket, and other conditions and restrictions before you confirm your booking.

JR Kyushu Rail Pass Popular Stations

JR Kyushu Rail Pass’s route map features the following stations:

  • Huis Ten Bosch
  • Futsukaichi
  • Hakata Fukuoka
  • Yufuin
  • Shin Tosu
  • Takeo Onsen
  • Beppu
  • Hita
  • Oita
  • Shin Omuta
  • Nagasaki
  • Kumamoto
  • Kurume
  • Tenjin Yama
  • Kokura
  • Chikugo Funagoya
  • Shin Tamana
  • Isahaya
  • Hizen Kashima
  • Saga
  • Usa
  • Kitsuki
  • Hiji
  • Kiyama
  • Yoshinogari Koen
  • Kohoku
  • Arita
  • Haiki

JR Kyushu Rail Pass Top Destinations

Here is the list of routes covered by JR Kyushu Rail Pass which are always in high demand with the travellers:

JR Kyushu Rail Pass Ticket Prices & Train Classes

To get most of your train ride to choose the class of your ticket wisely. Consider the length of your trip, the time of the day, and your own preferences. For longer travels by night, first or second-class tickets in a sleeper coach might be the best solution. Both options allow you to sleep your night away as comfortably as it gets on a train and save the precious daytime of your vacation. Note that sometimes first-class tickets cannot be booked for short couple-of-hours trips on a longer itinerary. They are often reserved for travellers who cover the whole route from departure to the terminal station. Yet second-class sleepers of sometimes soft seats are a decent alternative if 4-5 hours bring you to your point B. Check what is included in the price. Linen and towels may or may not be provided for overnight trips as water, snacks, or toiletries. It is always a good idea to bring some layers on board as air-conditioning or heating may fail to meet your standards.

Travel by Train: Pros & Cons

Pros of Train Travel

  • Railway travel is an ideal solution to beat traffic. While delays are sometimes possible for various reasons, in general, neither rush-hour, long weekends nor high season fever will ruin your timing with railways.
  • Online booking of railway tickets saves you a lot of time. For many destinations, tickets can be booked as long as 90 days before your travel date which brings planning to a new level. Yet last-minute deals are often available, too. There is no need to go to the train station to book either – do it wherever you want.
  • In many cases, train tickets are much more affordable than air tickets. On certain routes, the length of travel by high-speed trains equals or even beats air travel if you consider the time you spend in the airport for check-in and going through security and/or customs formalities.
  • Very often, railway stations are located in the center of the city. It saves you a lot of time to reach your accommodation. Older railway stations often have the added bonus of being super atmospheric occupying historical buildings. Travelling to/from such stations can be considered a worthy point of your whole travel plan.
  • Besides saving you daytime for other more enjoyable things, a night on a train is a good way to cut your hotel expenses. If it is a sleeper you opt for, you may expect to sleep quite well, too. Well, better than on a sleeper bus for sure!
  • There are luxury trains serving some routes, and it is definitely an experience to try at least once in your life.

Cons of Train Travel

  • The longer the distance – the longer the train ride, and if you have to cover a considerable mileage, it will be very time-consuming. So sometimes air travel is a better alternative even if costlier.
  • Connections with your onward transport should be planned with extra care. Though the timetables are normally set, delays and cancellations are always possible due to a variety of reasons. Another thing to consider is the location of the station where your train arrives or departs from. There is more than one train station in certain cities and locations, which sometimes causes confusion.
  • One of the most common complaints about trains on certain routes is cleanliness. It mostly concerns the cheapest class coaches and toilets.
  • Stops are not always clearly announced or marked during some train trips. Electronic screens do solve this issue easily but are not present everywhere. So ensure you track your stop with GPS or just ask a conductor if any.
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JR Kyushu Rail Pass Popular Routes

Oita to Fukuoka
09:10
Yufu to Oita
10:50
Oita to Beppu
11:05
Yufuin to Yufu
10:40
Oita to Kurume
09:10
Hita to Beppu
10:05
Kurume to Hita
09:25
Hita to Fukuoka
10:10
Kurume to Beppu
09:25
Omuta to Kurume
09:35
Fukuoka to Nagasaki
09:00
Saga to Fukuoka
09:20, 09:25, 09:35, 09:40, 10:00, 10:20
Beppu to Fukuoka
09:00
Fukuoka to Oita
09:00
Omuta to Fukuoka
09:35
Takeo Saga to Huis Ten Bosch
09:55
Hita to Kurume
10:10
Chikushino to Fukuoka
11:05
Beppu to Kurume
09:00
Kurume to Kumamoto
09:30
Fukuoka to Kurume
09:00
Nagasaki to Saga
09:00
Saga to Takeo Saga
09:20, 09:35, 09:45
Fukuoka to Huis Ten Bosch
09:00
Fukuoka to Omuta
09:00
Huis Ten Bosch to Fukuoka
09:00
Fukuoka to Beppu
09:00, 09:15
Huis Ten Bosch to Takeo Saga
09:00
Fukuoka to Takeo Saga
09:00
Kurume to Oita
09:25

JR Kyushu Rail Pass Schedule & Timetable

Train numberClassDeparture stationArrival stationDepartureArrivalTravel time
North Kyushu Pass3 Day PassHakata FukuokaNagasaki09:0010:451h 45m
3 Day PassHakata FukuokaBeppu09:0011:152h 15m
3 Day PassShin OmutaKurume09:3510:000h 25m
3 Day PassShin OmutaKumamoto09:5510:300h 35m
3 Day PassShin OmutaHakata Fukuoka09:3510:300h 55m
3 Day PassHuis Ten BoschTakeo Onsen09:0009:150h 15m
3 Day PassHuis Ten BoschHakata Fukuoka09:0010:101h 10m
3 Day PassTakeo OnsenHuis Ten Bosch09:5510:100h 15m
3 Day PassTakeo OnsenShin Tosu09:1509:500h 35m
3 Day PassTakeo OnsenHakata Fukuoka09:1510:100h 55m
3 Day PassTenjin YamaBeppu10:5011:150h 25m
3 Day PassTenjin YamaOita10:5011:050h 15m
3 Day PassFutsukaichiHuis Ten Bosch09:1010:101h 0m
3 Day PassFutsukaichiHakata Fukuoka11:0511:150h 10m
3 Day PassYufuinTenjin Yama10:4010:500h 10m
3 Day PassYufuinBeppu10:4011:150h 35m
3 Day PassYufuinOita10:4011:050h 25m
3 Day PassHitaKurume10:1010:500h 40m
3 Day PassHitaBeppu10:0511:151h 10m
3 Day PassHitaHakata Fukuoka10:1011:151h 5m
3 Day PassKurumeShin Omuta09:3009:550h 25m
3 Day PassKurumeHita09:2510:050h 40m
3 Day PassKurumeBeppu09:2511:151h 50m
3 Day PassKurumeOita09:2511:051h 40m
3 Day PassKurumeKumamoto09:3010:301h 0m
3 Day PassKurumeHakata Fukuoka10:5011:150h 25m
3 Day PassKurumeHakata Fukuoka10:0010:300h 30m
3 Day PassBeppuTenjin Yama09:0009:250h 25m
3 Day PassBeppuHita09:0010:101h 10m
3 Day PassBeppuKurume09:0010:501h 50m

JR Kyushu Rail Pass Stations

Huis Ten BoschUsaFutsukaichiAritaHakata FukuokaYufuinSagaHizen KashimaShin TosuKiyamaTakeo OnsenKokuraBeppuYoshinogari KoenHitaIsahayaOitaHijiShin OmutaNagasakiKumamotoChikugo FunagoyaKitsukiKohokuKurumeHaikiShin TamanaTenjin Yama