Ureshino Onsen Highway Bus (Kyushu-go)
Reserved-seat Kyushu-go highway bus to Ureshino Onsen from Fukuoka (Hakata, Tenjin and the airport) or Nagasaki
Kyushu Kyuko Bus (九州急行バス)
Adults from¥1,800Price checked 2026/09/28
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Fares
| Ticket | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| One way, Fukuoka to Ureshino | ¥2,200 | ¥1,100 |
| Round trip, Fukuoka to Ureshino | ¥4,000 | – |
| 4-ride coupon ticket, Fukuoka to Ureshino | ¥7,600 | – |
| Web 4-ride ticket, Fukuoka to Ureshino | ¥7,000 | – |
| One way, Nagasaki to Ureshino | ¥1,800 | ¥900 |
| Round trip, Nagasaki to Ureshino | ¥3,400 | – |
| 4-ride coupon ticket, Nagasaki to Ureshino | ¥6,400 | – |
| Web 4-ride ticket, Nagasaki to Ureshino | ¥6,000 | – |
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. A round trip is valid for 10 days including the outbound day, and a web 4-ride ticket for 3 months from purchase.
What's covered
- A reserved seat to or from Ureshino on the Kyushu-go, the Fukuoka to Nagasaki highway bus
- Fukuoka stops: Hakata Bus Terminal, Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal and Fukuoka Airport International Terminal
- Nagasaki stops: Nagasaki Station, Heiwa Koen and Showamachi
- Ureshino Bus Center in the middle of Ureshino Onsen, on services routed via Ureshino Onsen
- Ureshino IC on other stopping services
- Super Non-Stop services, which don't stop at Ureshino
- Transport from Ureshino IC to the onsen town: there is no public transport, so you need a taxi or a pickup from your inn
- Ticket sales at Ureshino Bus Center, which has no counter
- Child tickets on round-trip and multi-ride tickets
How to use it
Only the stopping services routed via Ureshino Onsen (Bus Center) stop at Ureshino Bus Center, closest to the onsen town. Other stopping services call at Ureshino IC, about 10 minutes by car from the town, so check the route when you book.
Every seat is reserved, and buses often fill up at weekends, so book ahead. If there are free seats on the day, you can board without a booking; tell the driver. You can book online on Highway Bus.com and pick your seat on the seat map, or at a counter or by phone. nimoca and other transport IC cards are accepted on board, except on extra buses.
Before you buy
Anyone can ride it. From Fukuoka, a round trip costs ¥4,000, a 4-ride coupon ticket ¥7,600 and the web 4-ride ticket ¥7,000; from Nagasaki, ¥3,400, ¥6,400 and ¥6,000. These discount tickets are for adults only.
Buy tickets in advance at the counters at Hakata Bus Terminal, Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal or Fukuoka Airport International Terminal, which take credit cards, or pay online when you book. On board, you can pay the fare but not by credit card.
Questions
Does the Ureshino Onsen Highway Bus (Kyushu-go) stop in Ureshino Onsen town?
Only the services routed via Ureshino Onsen stop at Ureshino Bus Center, in the town. Other stopping services use Ureshino IC, about 10 minutes away by car.
How do I get from Ureshino IC to the onsen?
There is no public transport from Ureshino IC to the onsen town. Take a taxi, or ask your inn about a pickup.
Do I need to reserve a seat?
Yes, all seats are reserved. If there are free seats on the day, you can board without a booking.
Can I buy a ticket at Ureshino Bus Center?
No. It has no ticket counter. Book online or buy in Fukuoka or Nagasaki.
How much is it from Fukuoka?
¥2,200 one way for adults, and ¥4,000 for a round trip.
Do children pay?
Primary school children pay half the one-way fare, ¥1,100 from Fukuoka. Children aged 1 to 5 ride free without their own seat, one per adult.
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