There are 4 ways to get from Hakata-ekimae to Kumamoto Castle by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamototrain Sakura / ...
- Take the tram from Kumamoto Station to Kumamoto Castle/City Halltram [145576] Kumamoto Tramway Route A / ...
1h 12m¥1,648–2,221Bus
- Take the bus from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to Tōricho-sujibus Hinokuni
2h¥2,500–3,700Drive 101.4 km
- Drive from Hakata-ekimae to Kumamoto Castlecar 101.4 km
1h 17m¥1,762–2,546Bus via Ueki I.C.
- Take the bus from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to Ueki I.C.bus 産交：福岡空港国際線ターミナル→各停～高速道路→桜町バスターミナル
- Take the bus from Ueki I.C. to Katei Saibansho Maebus A5-2：山鹿温泉→日置～植木→桜町バスターミナル / ...
2h 13m
Hakata-ekimae to Kumamoto Castle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakata-ekimae to Kumamoto Castle is to train and tram which costs ¥1600 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Hakata-ekimae to Kumamoto Castle is to train and tram which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal and arriving at Tōricho-suji. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakata-ekimae to Kumamoto Castle. However, there are services departing from Hakata Fukuoka and arriving at Kumamoto Castle/City Hall via Kumamoto Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Hakata-ekimae and Kumamoto Castle is 102 km. The road distance is 101.4 km.
The best way to get from Hakata-ekimae to Kumamoto Castle without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Hakata-ekimae to Kumamoto Castle, including transfers.
Hakata-ekimae to Kumamoto Castle bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal station.
Hakata-ekimae to Kumamoto Castle train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hakata Fukuoka station.
Hakata-ekimae to Kumamoto Castle bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Tōricho-suji station.
What companies run services between Hakata-ekimae, Japan and Kumamoto Castle, Japan?
Nishitetsu Bus operates a bus from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to Tōricho-suji every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2,500–3,700 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Sanko Bus also services this route every 3 hours.
- 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
- 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/
- Website
- kotsu-kumamoto.jp
Tram from Kumamoto Station to Kumamoto Castle/City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥170
- Schedules at
- kotsu-kumamoto.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to Tōricho-suji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,700
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to Tōricho-suji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥170–2,500
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
Bus from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to Ueki I.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥170–2,500
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
Bus from Ueki I.C. to Katei Saibansho Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
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More Questions & Answers
Hakata-ekimae to Kumamoto Castle train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kumamoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakata-ekimae to Kumamoto Castle is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Hakata-ekimae to Kumamoto Castle.
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