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

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There are 6 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 12m

  2. Drive  562.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Himeji to Kyushucar car 562.1 km
    7h 46m
    ¥9,658–13,951

  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
    6h 58m

  4. Train, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport

    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 14m

  5. Train, fly to Oita Airport, bus

    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 5m

  6. Train, fly to Fukuoka Airport, 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
    7h 56m

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

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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 6h 58m.

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