There are 4 ways to get from Fukuoka to Kusasenri Observatory by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamototrain Sakura / ...
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Station No.7 to Kusasenribus
3h 50m¥3,228–3,801Drive 134.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Fukuoka to Kusasenri Observatorycar 134.9 km
1h 46m¥2,346–3,389Train
- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamototrain
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
- Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train
4h 42mBus
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Mashiki ICbus Hinokuni
- Take the bus from Mashiki Inter-guchi to Kusasenribus
4h 4m¥3,610–4,311
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fukuoka to Kusasenri Observatory is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Fukuoka to Kusasenri Observatory is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Fukuoka to Kusasenri Observatory. However, there are services departing from Hakata Bus Terminal and arriving at Kusasenri via Mashiki Inter-guchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Fukuoka to Kusasenri Observatory. However, there are services departing from Hakata Fukuoka and arriving at Aso(Kumamoto) via Kumamoto and Higoozu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Fukuoka and Kusasenri Observatory is 156 km. The road distance is 134.9 km.
The best way to get from Fukuoka to Kusasenri Observatory without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥3200 - ¥3800.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Fukuoka to Kusasenri Observatory, including transfers.
Fukuoka to Kusasenri Observatory bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Hakata Bus Terminal station.
Fukuoka to Kusasenri Observatory train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hakata Fukuoka station.
The best way to get from Fukuoka to Kusasenri Observatory is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥4400 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Fukuoka, Japan and Kusasenri Observatory, Japan?
You can take a train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kusasenri Observatory via Kumamoto, Higoozu, Aso(Kumamoto), Aso Sta., and Kusasenri Aso Kazan Hakubutsukan Mae in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kusasenri Observatory via Mashiki Inter-guchi and Kusasenri in around 4h 4m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kumamoto to Higoozu
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Station No.7 to Kusasenri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,750
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Mashiki IC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–2,500
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
Bus from Mashiki Inter-guchi to Kusasenri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,750
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Mashiki IC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Fukuoka to Kusasenri Observatory bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Mashiki IC station.
Fukuoka to Kusasenri Observatory train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kumamoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukuoka to Kusasenri Observatory is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Fukuoka to Kusasenri Observatory.
There are 345+ hotels available in Kusasenri Observatory.







