Fukuoka to Nagasaki Highway Bus (Kyushu-go)
福岡～長崎（九州号）
Reserved-seat highway bus from Hakata, Tenjin and Fukuoka Airport to Nagasaki Station, in about 2 hours
Kyushu Kyuko Bus (九州急行バス)
Adults from¥2,900Price checked 2026/09/27
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Fares
| Ticket | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| One way, Fukuoka to Nagasaki | ¥2,900 | ¥1,450 |
| Round trip | ¥5,400 | – |
| 4-ride coupon ticket | ¥10,000 | – |
| Web 4-ride ticket | ¥9,000 | – |
Child fares are for primary school children, at half the adult one-way fare. Children aged 1 to 5 ride free without their own seat, one per adult; with their own reserved seat they pay the child fare. Babies under 1 ride free without a seat.
Round-trip and multi-ride tickets are sold for adults only.
What's covered
- A reserved seat between Fukuoka and Nagasaki Station, one way or round trip
- Fukuoka stops: Hakata Bus Terminal, Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal and, on some services, Fukuoka Airport International Terminal
- Stops on the way, such as Ureshino, Omura and Isahaya, on stopping services
- Nagasaki stops: Showamachi, Heiwa Koen and Nagasaki Station, or Ohato on Super Non-Stop services
- On board: toilet, Wi-Fi, power outlets and USB
- Riding without a reservation: every seat is reserved
- Fukuoka Airport Domestic Terminal: the bus stops at the International Terminal only
- Child tickets on round-trip and multi-ride tickets
How to use it
Every seat is reserved, so book before you ride. Bookings open at 8:00 on the same date one month before travel. You can book, change or cancel online at any hour, or by phone at the Kyushu Highway Bus Reservation Center (092-734-2727, 8:00 to 19:00). Then pay by the deadline at a counter or convenience store, or pay online by credit card for a web ticket.
There are two kinds of service: Super Non-Stop buses, and stopping buses that call at Ureshino, Omura, Isahaya and other stops. The fastest trip, from Tenjin to Nagasaki Station, takes 2 hours 7 minutes. There are 37 round trips a day Monday to Thursday, and 46 on Fridays, weekends and holidays.
If a bus is cancelled because of the weather, you are told by email.
Before you buy
Anyone can ride it. A round trip costs ¥5,400, and a 4-ride coupon ticket ¥10,000; the web 4-ride ticket is ¥9,000. These discount tickets are for adults only, with no child or disability fares.
Primary school children pay half the one-way fare. Children aged 1 to 5 ride free if they don't take a seat, one per adult; if you book them a seat, they pay the child fare.
Questions
Do I need to reserve the Fukuoka to Nagasaki Highway Bus (Kyushu-go)?
Yes. Every seat is reserved. Bookings open at 8:00 on the same date one month before travel.
Does it stop at Fukuoka Airport?
Some services do, at the International Terminal. It does not stop at the Domestic Terminal.
How long does it take?
The fastest trip, from Tenjin to Nagasaki Station, takes 2 hours 7 minutes.
Is there a cheaper ticket?
Yes, for adults. A round trip is ¥5,400, and the web 4-ride ticket works out at ¥2,250 a ride.
Do children pay?
Primary school children pay half the one-way fare, ¥1,450. Children aged 1 to 5 ride free without their own seat, one per adult.
Is there a toilet and Wi-Fi on board?
Yes. The buses have a toilet, Wi-Fi, power outlets and USB.
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