There are 4 ways to get from Arita to Mount Aso by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arita to Shin-Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
4h 13mDrive 148.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Arita to Mount Asocar 148.4 km
2h 26m¥2,578–3,724Train, bus
- Take the train from Arita to Shin-Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Station No.7 to Aso Sanjo Terminalbus
5h 7mBus
- Take the bus from Hasami-Arita I.C. to Kosoku Kiyamabus
- Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Ueki ICbus
- Take the bus from Kumamotokencho Mae to Aso Sanjo Terminalbus
5h 9m¥6,995–9,083
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arita to Mount Aso is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3800 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Arita to Mount Aso is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Arita to Mount Aso. However, there are services departing from Hasami-Arita I.C. and arriving at Aso Sanjo Terminal via Kiyama AP, Ueki IC and Kumamotokencho Mae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Arita to Mount Aso. However, there are services departing from Arita and arriving at Tateno(Kumamoto) via Shin Tosu, Kumamoto and Higoozu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Arita and Mount Aso is 189 km. The road distance is 148.4 km.
The best way to get from Arita to Mount Aso without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Arita to Mount Aso, including transfers.
Arita to Mount Aso bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Hasami-Arita I.C. station.
Arita to Mount Aso train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Arita station.
The best way to get from Arita to Mount Aso is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Arita, Saga, Japan and Mount Aso, Japan?
You can take a train from Arita to Mount Aso via Shin Tosu, Kumamoto, Higoozu, and Tateno(Kumamoto) in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Arita to Aso Sanjo Terminal via Hasami-Arita I.C., Kiyama AP, Ueki IC, and Kumamotokencho Mae in around 5h 9m.
- 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/
Train from Kumamoto to Higoozu
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
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
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
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Station No.7 to Aso Sanjo Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,750
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamotokencho Mae to Aso Sanjo Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,750
- Schedules at
- sankobus.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 Mount Aso bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.
Arita to Mount Aso train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arita to Mount Aso is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Arita to Mount Aso.
There are 317+ hotels available in Mount Aso.