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How to get fromHimeji to Kyushuby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Himeji to Kyushu by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Kumamototrain train
    2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain train
    3. Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train train
    4. Take the bus from Aso Sta. to Uchinomakibus bus
    6h 24m

  2. Drive 561.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Himeji to Kyushucar car 561.8 km
    7h 46m
    ¥9,754–14,089

  3. Train, bus via Hiroshima

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Hiroshimatrain train
    2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Mashiki ICbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mashiki IC to Aso Stationbus bus
    7h 8m

  4. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane ITM - KMJ
    3. Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train train
    6h 21m

  5. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Oita Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT)plane plane ITM - OIT
    3. Take the bus from Ōita Airport to Ōita Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Oita to Aso(Kumamoto)train train
    8h 17m

  6. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane ITM - FUK
    3. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamototrain train
    4. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain train
    5. Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train train
    6. Take the bus from Aso Sta. to Uchinomakibus bus
    8h 9m

  7. Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Maikotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus bus
    3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane TKS - FUK
    4. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamototrain train
    5. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain train
    6. Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train train
    7. Take the bus from Aso Sta. to Uchinomakibus bus
    8h 52m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,994Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 627.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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., then take the bus to Uchinomaki. Alternatively, you can take a train from Himeji to Uchinomaki via Hiroshima, Hakata Fukuoka, Hakata Bus Terminal, Mashiki IC, and Aso Sta. in around 7h 8m.

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