There are 3 ways to get from Aso to Kurume by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain
- Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kurumetrain
2h 30mDrive 96.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Aso to Kurumecar 96.1 km
1h 20m¥1,668–2,409Bus
- Take the bus from Aso Station to Torichosujibus Kyushu Odan Bus
- Take the bus from Tōricho-suji to Miyanojinbus Hinokuni
3h 7m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aso to Kurume is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Aso to Kurume is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Aso station to Kurume. However, there are services departing from Aso Station and arriving at Miyanojin via Tōricho-suji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Aso to Kurume. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Kurume via Higoozu and Kumamoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Aso and Kurume is 114 km. The road distance is 96.1 km.
The best way to get from Aso to Kurume without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Aso to Kurume, including transfers.
Aso to Kurume bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Station.
Aso to Kurume train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Aso(Kumamoto) station.
The best way to get from Aso to Kurume is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Aso, Kumamoto, Japan and Kurume, Japan?
You can take a train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Kurume via Higoozu and Kumamoto in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aso Station to Miyanojin via Torichosuji and Tōricho-suji in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozu
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Higoozu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kumamoto to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kumamoto to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- 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
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Tōricho-suji to Miyanojin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Aso to Kurume bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Torichosuji station.
Aso to Kurume train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Higoozu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aso to Kurume is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Aso to Kurume.
There are 295+ hotels available in Kurume.