There are 4 ways to get from Hita to Kumamoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Teruoka to Kurumetrain [37061] JR Kyudai
- Take the train from Kurume to Kumamototrain Sakura / ...
1h 41mDrive 82.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Hita to Kumamotocar 82.6 km
1h 23m¥1,261–1,821Bus via Chikushino
- Take the bus from Shiyakusho-mae to Kiyama PAbus
- Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Miso-tenjinbus Hinokuni
2h 41m¥3,480–5,289Bus
- Take the bus from Hita Bus Centre to Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Maebus Kosoku Fukuoka
- Take the bus from Minamioguni Town Office to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus Kyushu Odan Bus
4h 8m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hita to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Hita to Kumamoto is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Hita to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Shiyakusho-mae and arriving at Miso-tenjin via Kiyama AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Hita to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Teruoka and arriving at Kumamoto via Kurume. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Hita and Kumamoto is 111 km. The road distance is 82.6 km.
The best way to get from Hita to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Hita to Kumamoto, including transfers.
Hita to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Shiyakusho-mae station.
Hita to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Teruoka station.
The best way to get from Hita to Kumamoto is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Chikushino, which costs ¥3400 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Hita, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Teruoka to Kumamoto via Kurume in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiyakusho-mae to Miso-tenjin via Kiyama AP in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Teruoka to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kurume to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kurume to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Shiyakusho-mae to Kiyama PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kiyama AP to Miso-tenjin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,500
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Hita Bus Centre to Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Minamioguni Town Office to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Hita to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kiyama PA station.
Hita to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kurume station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hita to Kumamoto is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Hita to Kumamoto.
There are 539+ hotels available in Kumamoto.







