There are 3 ways to get from Aso to Hyūga by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aso Sta. to Takachihobus 阿蘇駅前→草千里~高森駅→高千穂バスセンター
- Take the bus from Takachiho Bus Center to Nobeokabus Tokkyu Takachiho
4h 46mDrive 108.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Aso to Hyūgacar 108.3 km
1h 38m¥1,881–2,717Train
- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Oitatrain [188397] Ltd. Exp. Kyushu Odan Tokkyu 3
- Take the train from Ōita to Hyūgashitrain Nichirin / ...
5h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aso to Hyūga is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Aso to Hyūga is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Aso to Hyūga. However, there are services departing from Aso Sta. and arriving at Nobeoka via Takachiho Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Aso to Hyūga. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Hyūgashi via Ōita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Aso and Hyūga is 131 km. The road distance is 108.3 km.
The best way to get from Aso to Hyūga without a car is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Aso to Hyūga, including transfers.
Aso to Hyūga bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Sta. station.
Aso to Hyūga train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Aso(Kumamoto) station.
The best way to get from Aso to Hyūga is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Aso, Kumamoto, Japan and Hyūga, Japan?
You can take a bus from Aso Sta. to Hyugashi via Takachiho Bus Center, Nobeoka, and Nobeoka in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Hyūgashi via Ōita in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Oita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Ōita to Hyūgashi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Aso Sta. to Takachiho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–3,000
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
Bus from Takachiho Bus Center to Nobeoka
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Aso to Hyūga bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Takachiho station.
Aso to Hyūga train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Oita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aso to Hyūga is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Aso to Hyūga.
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