2 Ways to Travel from Fukuoka to Takachiho – via Highway Bus, Train

Takachiho is a town in Miyazaki Prefecture that is visited by millions of tourists. With its natural landscape, historical railway and famous shrines, many people would spend a day or two there for holidays.

You can go to Takachiho from Fukuoka by highway bus or JR railway and change to bus.

1. Highway Bus

Highway bus is the most convenient way to get to Takachiho from Fukuoka.
There is no need to change for any other transports, you can arrive at Takachiho with one single bus journey.
It takes around 3.5 hours for the bus journey.
Also, there are only 4 buses for this route everyday.
It is advised to reserve your seats beforehand.

You can hop on the bus in Tenji and Hakata, then arrive at Takachiho with ease.

Estimated Travelling Time: around 3.5 hours (Depending on hop on and off locations)
Schedule: 4 buses everyday

2. JR Super Express + Express Bus

Since there is no JR Super Express between Fukuoka and Takachiho, you have to change for other transports if you would like to take the train.

It is suggested to take the Super Express from JR Hakata Station to Kumamoto Station, which is a 30 minutes journey.
Then, change for Express Bus Aso or Takachiho there.
The bus journey would be around 3 hours.
Same, you have to reserve your seats for the bus journey. 

Please note that there are only 2 buses for these two routes.

Estimated Travelling Time: around 3.5 hours (Depending on hop on and off locations)
Schedule: 2 Buses everyday

Best Deal: Kyushu Bus SUNQ PASS!

If your major transport is buses for the trip, you may consider buying a SUNQ PASS.
With this ticket, you can enjoy unlimited rides on all highway buses, city buses and ferries in Kyushu. 

For the journey between Fukuoka and Takachiho, you can buy an All Kyushu SUNQ PASS.
Don’t forget to reserve your seat for highway buses!

Highway Bus VS JR Super Express + Express Bus

	Highway Bus	JR Super Express + Express Bus
Estimated Travelling Time	around 3.5 hours (Depending on hop on and off locations)	around 3.5 hours (Depending on hop on and off locations)
Schedule	4 buses everyday	2 Buses everyday