There are 4 ways to get from Aso Caldera to Kumamoto by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain [39843] Jr Hohi / ...
- Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain [39719] Jr Hohi / ...
1h 37mDrive 52 km
cheapest- Drive from Aso Caldera to Kumamotocar 52 km
52 min¥902–1,302Bus
- Take the bus from Aso Sanjo Terminal to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal No.6bus
2h 59m¥2,550Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aso Caldera to Kumamototaxi 52 km
52 min¥15,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aso Caldera to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥900 - ¥1300 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Aso Caldera to Kumamoto is to drive which takes 52 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Aso Caldera to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Crater and arriving at Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal No.6 via Aso Sanjo Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Aso Caldera to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Kumamoto via Higoozu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Aso Caldera and Kumamoto is 56 km. The road distance is 52 km.
The best way to get from Aso Caldera to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Aso Caldera to Kumamoto, including transfers.
Aso Caldera to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Sanjo Terminal station.
Aso Caldera to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Aso(Kumamoto) station.
The best way to get from Aso Caldera to Kumamoto is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2550 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Aso Caldera, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Aso Caldera to Kumamoto via Aso(Kumamoto) and Higoozu in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Aso Sanjo Terminal to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal No.6 once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,750 and the journey takes 1h 54m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozu
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Higoozu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Aso Sanjo Terminal to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal No.6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,750
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–18,000
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More Questions & Answers
Aso Caldera to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal No.6 station.
Aso Caldera to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Higoozu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aso Caldera to Kumamoto is 52 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Aso Caldera to Kumamoto.
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