There are 3 ways to get from Arita to Kumamoto (State) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arita to Shin-Tosutrain Midori / ...
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain Sakura
2h 1mDrive 114.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Arita to Kumamotocar 114.8 km
1h 54m¥1,995–2,882Bus
- Take the bus from Hasami-Arita I.C. to Kosoku Kiyamabus Sasebo
- Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Ueki ICbus Hinokuni
2h 23m¥5,305–7,433
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arita to Kumamoto (State) is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Arita to Kumamoto (State) is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Arita to Kumamoto (State). However, there are services departing from Hasami-Arita I.C. and arriving at Tōricho-suji via Kiyama AP and Ueki IC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Arita to Kumamoto (State). However, there are services departing from Arita and arriving at Kumamoto via Shin Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Arita and Kumamoto (State) is 137 km. The road distance is 114.8 km.
The best way to get from Arita to Kumamoto (State) without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Arita to Kumamoto (State), including transfers.
Arita to Kumamoto (State) bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Hasami-Arita I.C. station.
Arita to Kumamoto (State) train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Arita station.
The best way to get from Arita to Kumamoto (State) is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Arita, Saga, Japan and Kumamoto (State), Japan?
You can take a train from Arita to Kumamoto via Shin Tosu in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Arita to Tōricho-suji via Hasami-Arita I.C., Kiyama AP, and Ueki IC in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Arita to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Hasami-Arita I.C. to Kosoku Kiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,400
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kiyama AP to Ueki IC
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Arita to Kumamoto (State) bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.
Arita to Kumamoto (State) train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arita to Kumamoto (State) is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Arita to Kumamoto (State).
There are 501+ hotels available in Kumamoto (State).