There are 4 ways to get from Aso to Nobeoka 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 to Nobeoka ICbus
3h 57mDrive 92.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Aso to Nobeokacar 92.8 km
1h 24m¥1,595–2,304Train
- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Oitatrain [188397] Ltd. Exp. Kyushu Odan Tokkyu 3
- Take the train from Ōita to Nobeokatrain Nichirin / ...
4h 46mBus via Nobeoka
- 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 2m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aso to Nobeoka is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Aso to Nobeoka is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Aso to Nobeoka. However, there are services departing from Aso Sta. and arriving at Nobeoka IC via Takachiho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Aso to Nobeoka. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Nobeoka via Ōita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Aso and Nobeoka is 105 km. The road distance is 92.8 km.
The best way to get from Aso to Nobeoka without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Aso to Nobeoka, including transfers.
Aso to Nobeoka bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Sta. station.
Aso to Nobeoka train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Aso(Kumamoto) station.
The best way to get from Aso to Nobeoka is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Aso, Kumamoto, Japan and Nobeoka, Japan?
You can take a bus from Aso Sta. to Nobeoka IC via Takachiho in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Nobeoka via Ōita in around 4h 46m.
- 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 Nobeoka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- 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 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
- Phone
- 0985-32-1000
- Website
- miyakoh.co.jp
Bus from Takachiho to Nobeoka IC
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- miyakoh.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Aso to Nobeoka bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Takachiho station.
Aso to Nobeoka train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Oita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aso to Nobeoka is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Aso to Nobeoka.
There are 30+ hotels available in Nobeoka.