Train Varieties

KYUSHU ODAN TOKKYU

Travel to famous sightseeing spots on this red-hot train!

This train takes you from Beppu, one of the largest hot springs resort areas, to Aso, where you will see one of the largest calderas in the world. You can enjoy the major sightseeing spots located in central Kyushu, as well as many beautiful scenic views.

Cabin interior
Timetable
Train Configuration

Cabin interior

Passenger Cabin

Wooden floors give it a warm atmosphere. Large windows will allow you to fully enjoy the scenic beauty.

Timetable

Station Stops and Time Table

3 round trips a day / Daily operation

As of January 2025

Kumamoto ⇒ Oita / Beppu

Only major stops are listed.

For Oita/Beppu	Kumamoto Lv.	Higo-Ozu Lv.	Aso Lv.	Miyaji Lv.	Bungo-Taketa Lv.	Oita Ar.	Beppu Ar.
KYUSHU ODAN TOKKYU 1	8:25	9:09	10:02	10:08	10:48	11:49	-
KYUSHU ODAN TOKKYU 3	11:49	12:28	13:17	13:23	14:06	15:08	-
KYUSHU ODAN TOKKYU 5	15:23	16:03	16:48	16:54	17:32	18:30	-

For Oita/Beppu	KYUSHU ODAN TOKKYU 1	KYUSHU ODAN TOKKYU 3	KYUSHU ODAN TOKKYU 5
Kumamoto Lv.	8:25	11:49	15:23
Higo-Ozu Lv.	09:09	12:28	16:03
Aso Lv.	10:02	13:17	16:48
Miyaji Lv.	10:08	13:23	16:54
Bungo-Taketa Lv.	10:48	14:06	17:32
Oita Ar.	11:49	15:08	18:30
Beppu Ar.	-	-	-

Beppu / Oita ⇒ Kumamoto

Only major stops are listed.

For Kumamoto	Beppu Lv.	Oita Lv.	Bungo-Taketa Lv.	Miyaji Lv.	Aso Lv.	Higo-Ozu Lv.	Kumamoto Ar.
KYUSHU ODAN TOKKYU 2	7:49	8:07	9:17	9:58	10:08	10:47	11:21
KYUSHU ODAN TOKKYU 4	-	12:09	13:11	13:50	13:56	14:33	15:05
KYUSHU ODAN TOKKYU 6	-	15:32	16:35	17:20	17:25	18:14	18:52

For Kumamoto	KYUSHU ODAN TOKKYU 2	KYUSHU ODAN TOKKYU 4	KYUSHU ODAN TOKKYU 6
Beppu Lv.	7:49	-	-
Oita Lv.	8:07	12:09	15:32
Bungo-Taketa Lv.	9:17	13:11	16:35
Miyaji Lv.	9:58	13:50	17:20
Aso Lv.	10:08	13:56	17:25
Higo-Ozu Lv.	10:47	14:33	18:14
Kumamoto Ar.	11:21	15:05	18:52

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*Timetables may remain valid for only a few months.

Train Configuration

Smoking is prohibited on this train.

R Reserved
N Non-Reserved
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