There are 5 ways to get from Aso to Kumamoto Castle by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aso Station to Torichosujibus Kyushu Odan Bus
1h 30mDrive 42 km
cheapest- Drive from Aso to Kumamoto Castlecar 42 km
40 min¥729–1,053Train
- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain [39843] Jr Hohi / ...
- Take the train from Higoozu to Shinsuizenjitrain [39719] Jr Hohi / ...
1h 42mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Aso to Kumamoto Castletaxi 42 km
40 min¥12,000–15,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain [39843] Jr Hohi / ...
- Take the bus from Musashigaoka Danchi Iriguchi to Shiyakusho Maebus E3-4：光の森産交→三里木～子飼→桜町バスターミナル / ...
1h 57m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aso to Kumamoto Castle is to drive which costs ¥700 - ¥1100 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Aso to Kumamoto Castle is to drive which takes 40 min and costs ¥700 - ¥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.
No, there is no direct train from Aso to Kumamoto Castle. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Kumamoto Castle/City Hall via Higoozu and Shinsuizenji Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Aso and Kumamoto Castle is 51 km. The road distance is 42 km.
The best way to get from Aso to Kumamoto Castle without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs .
The bus from Aso Station to Torichosuji takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Aso to Kumamoto Castle bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Station.
Aso to Kumamoto Castle train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Aso(Kumamoto) station.
The best way to get from Aso to Kumamoto Castle is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between Aso, Kumamoto, Japan and Kumamoto Castle, Japan?
Sanko Bus operates a bus from Aso Station to Torichosuji 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Kumamoto Castle via Higoozu, Shinsuizenji, Shinsuizenji Station, and Kumamoto Castle/City Hall in around 1h 42m.
- 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 Shinsuizenji
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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/
- 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
Bus from Musashigaoka Danchi Iriguchi to Shiyakusho Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥160–600
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–15,000
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More Questions & Answers
Aso to Kumamoto Castle bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Torichosuji station.
Aso to Kumamoto Castle train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Higoozu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aso to Kumamoto Castle is 42 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Aso to Kumamoto Castle.
There are 494+ hotels available in Kumamoto Castle.