There are 3 ways to get from Aso to Yanagawa 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 Ōmutatrain
3h 20mDrive 86.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Aso to Yanagawacar 86.1 km
1h 16m¥1,501–2,168Bus
- Take the bus from Aso Station to Torichosujibus Kyushu Odan Bus
- Take the bus from Tōricho-suji to Miyanojinbus Hinokuni
4h 19m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aso to Yanagawa is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Aso to Yanagawa is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Aso station to Yanagawa. However, there are services departing from Aso Station and arriving at Nishitetsu Kurume via Tōricho-suji and Miyanojin Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Aso to Yanagawa. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Nishitetsuyanagawa via Higoozu, Kumamoto and Omuta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Aso and Yanagawa is 112 km. The road distance is 86.1 km.
The best way to get from Aso to Yanagawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Aso to Yanagawa, including transfers.
Aso to Yanagawa bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Station.
Aso to Yanagawa train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Aso(Kumamoto) station.
The best way to get from Aso to Yanagawa is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Aso, Kumamoto, Japan and Yanagawa, Japan?
You can take a train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Nishitetsuyanagawa via Higoozu, Kumamoto, and Omuta in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aso Station to Nishitetsuyanagawa via Torichosuji, Tōricho-suji, Miyanojin Station, Nishitetsu Kurume, and Nishitetsukurume in around 4h 19m.
- 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 Ōmuta
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- 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 Yanagawa bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Torichosuji station.
Aso to Yanagawa train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Higoozu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aso to Yanagawa is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Aso to Yanagawa.
There are 204+ hotels available in Yanagawa.

