There are 6 ways to get from Himeji to Kyushu by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane
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Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Himeji to Kumamototrain
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
- Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train
- Take the bus from Aso Sta. to Uchinomakibus
- Take the taxi from Uchinomaki to Kyushutaxi
6h 43mDrive 562.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Himeji to Kyushucar 562.1 km
7h 46m¥9,665–13,960Train, bus
- Take the train from Himeji to Hiroshimatrain
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Hakata Fukuokatrain
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Mashiki ICbus
- Take the bus from Mashiki IC to Aso Stationbus
7h 29mTrain, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport
- Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane ITM - KMJ
- Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train
6h 45mTrain, fly to Oita Airport, bus
- Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT)plane ITM - OIT
- Take the bus from Ōita Airport to Ōita Stationbus
- Take the train from Oita to Aso(Kumamoto)train
8h 36mTrain, fly to Fukuoka Airport, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane ITM - FUK
- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamototrain
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
- Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train
- Take the bus from Aso Sta. to Uchinomakibus
- Take the taxi from Uchinomaki to Kyushutaxi
8h 27m
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Himeji to Kyushu is to drive which costs ¥9500 - ¥14000 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji to Kyushu is to drive which takes 7h 46m and costs ¥9500 - ¥14000.
The distance between Himeji and Kyushu is 644 km. The road distance is 562.1 km.
The best way to get from Himeji to Kyushu without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 6h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Himeji to Kyushu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji to Kyushu is 562 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Himeji to Kyushu.
There are 538+ hotels available in Kyushu.
What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Kyushu, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Himeji to Kyushu. However, you can take the train to Kumamoto, take the train to Higoozu, take the train to Aso(Kumamoto), walk to Aso Sta., take the bus to Uchinomaki, then take the taxi to Kyushu. Alternatively, you can take a train from Himeji to Kyushu via Hiroshima, Hakata Fukuoka, Hakata Bus Terminal, Mashiki IC, Aso Sta., and Uchinomaki in around 7h 29m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Aso Kumamoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥45,000–120,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Oita Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥43,000–120,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥42,000–120,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥8,000–12,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hiroshima to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–5,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Aso Sta. to Uchinomaki
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥200–300
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Mashiki IC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–2,500
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Mashiki IC to Aso Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Aso Sta. to Uchinomaki
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥200–300
- Website
- Sanko Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–9,000
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