How to Get to Ibusuki Onsen from Kagoshima Airport, Hakata, and Kirishima Onsen (Transportation Guide)

Let’s go from Kagoshima Airport and Hakata to Ibusuki Onsen!

From Kagoshima Airport, direct buses, from Kagoshima, direct express trains, and from Hakata (Fukuoka), JR Shinkansen, and express trains operate to the Ibusuki areas. And from Kirishima Onsen, JR express trains, and conventional lines connect to the Ibusuki Onsen.
Check out this access guide to find the easiest and best route to Ibusuki hot springs! You’re sure to find a convenient route — whether you prefer fewer transfers, shorter travel time, or lower costs.
We also introduce airport buses and highway buses that can be reserved in advance!

• Boarding Bus Stop

• Kagoshima Airport
  Bus Stop #7

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• Arrival Bus Stop

• JR Ibusuki Station

• 2hAirport bus

• 2800 yen

• Boarding Bus Stop

• Kagoshima Airport

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• Transfer Point 1

• JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station

• 40mAirport bus

• 1500 yen

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• Arrival Station

• JR Ibusuki Station

• 50m~JR Limited Express

• 1170 yen~

• Boarding Station

• JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station

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• Arrival Station

• JR Ibusuki Station

• 50m~JR Limited Express

• 1170 yen~

• Boarding Station

• JR Hakata Station

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• Transfer Point 1

• JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station

• 1h30mJR Shinkansen

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• Arrival Station

• JR Ibusuki Station

• 50m~JR Limited Express

• 11970 yen~

• Boarding Bus Stop

• Maruo Onsen / Iodani

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• Transfer Point 1

• JR Kirishima-Jingu Station

• 30mLocal bus

• 650 yen~

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• Transfer Point 2

• JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station

• 50m~JR Limited Express

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• Arrival Station

• JR Ibusuki Station

• 50m~JR Limited Express

• 2130 yen~

The rates are those as of May 2026.
Fares and service frequencies are subject to change.

List of Ryokans in Ibusuki Onsen