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There are 5 ways to get from Aso to Shimonoseki by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain train
    2. Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain train
    3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokuratrain train
    3h 55m

  2. Drive 161.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aso to Shimonosekicar car 161.6 km
    2h 27m
    ¥2,777–4,011

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aso Station to Beppu Station Honmachibus bus Kyushu Odan Bus
    2. Take the train from Beppu to Kokuratrain train Sonic / ...
    5h 22m

  4. Train via Beppu

    1. Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Bepputrain train [188397] Ltd. Exp. Kyushu Odan Tokkyu 3
    2. Take the train from Beppu to Kokuratrain train Sonic / ...
    4h 7m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aso Station to Mashiki ICbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mashiki IC to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Shimonoseki Stationbus bus
    5h 58m

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  • Distance: 213.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Aso, Kumamoto, Japan and Shimonoseki, Japan?

You can take a train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Shimonoseki via Higoozu, Kumamoto, and Kokura in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aso Station to Shimonoseki Station via Mashiki IC and Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal in around 5h 58m.

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