There are 5 ways to get from Aso to Kumamoto by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Kumamototrain [188077] Ltd. Exp Aso 4 / ...
1h 16mDrive 43.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Aso to Kumamotocar 43.8 km
43 min¥754–1,088Bus
- Take the bus from Aso Station to Torichosujibus Kyushu Odan Bus
1h 22mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Aso to Kumamototaxi 43.8 km
43 min¥12,000–15,000Train via Higoozu
- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain [39843] Jr Hohi / ...
- Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain [39719] Jr Hohi / ...
1h 27m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aso to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥750 - ¥1100 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Aso to Kumamoto is to drive which takes 43 min and costs ¥750 - ¥1100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aso Station station and arriving at Torichosuji. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Kumamoto. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Aso and Kumamoto is 48 km. The road distance is 43.8 km.
The best way to get from Aso to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs .
The train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Kumamoto takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Aso to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Station.
Aso to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Aso(Kumamoto) station.
The best way to get from Aso to Kumamoto is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 22m.
What companies run services between Aso, Kumamoto, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Kumamoto 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Aso Station to Torichosuji 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
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 Station to Torichosuji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–15,000
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More Questions & Answers
Aso to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Torichosuji station.
Aso to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kumamoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aso to Kumamoto is 44 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Aso to Kumamoto.
There are 491+ hotels available in Kumamoto.