There are 3 ways to get from Arita (Station) to Kumamoto 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 114.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Arita (Station) to Kumamotocar 114.9 km
1h 53m¥1,997–2,884Bus
- Take the bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyamabus Sasebo
- Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Ueki ICbus Hinokuni
3h 22m¥3,293–4,650
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arita (Station) to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Arita (Station) to Kumamoto is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Arita (Station) to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Tōricho-suji via Kiyama AP and Ueki IC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Arita (Station) to Kumamoto. 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 (Station) and Kumamoto is 137 km. The road distance is 114.9 km.
The best way to get from Arita (Station) to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Arita (Station) to Kumamoto, including transfers.
Arita (Station) to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Sasebo station.
Arita (Station) to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Arita station.
The best way to get from Arita (Station) to Kumamoto is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Arita (Station), Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Arita to Kumamoto via Shin Tosu in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arita to Tōricho-suji via Sasebo, Sasebo, Kiyama AP, and Ueki IC in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Arita to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,400
- 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 (Station) to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.
Arita (Station) to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arita (Station) to Kumamoto is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Arita (Station) to Kumamoto.
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