There are 3 ways to get from Hyūga to Kumamoto by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nobeoka to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus Tokkyu Takachiho
5h 40m¥4,000Drive 133.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Hyūga to Kumamotocar 133.3 km
1h 54m¥2,313–3,340Train
- Take the train from Hyugashi to Miyazakitrain
- Take the train from Miyazaki to Kagoshima-Chuotrain
- Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamototrain
5h 46m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hyūga to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Hyūga to Kumamoto is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Hyūga to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Nobeoka and arriving at Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Hyūga to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Hyugashi and arriving at Kumamoto via Miyazaki and Kagoshima Chuo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Hyūga and Kumamoto is 160 km. The road distance is 133.3 km.
The best way to get from Hyūga to Kumamoto without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs ¥4000.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Hyūga to Kumamoto, including transfers.
Hyūga to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Nobeoka station.
Hyūga to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Hyugashi station.
The best way to get from Hyūga to Kumamoto is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs ¥4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Hyūga, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
Sanko Bus operates a bus from Nobeoka to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hyugashi to Kumamoto via Miyazaki, Kagoshima-Chuo, and Kagoshima Chuo in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Hyugashi to Miyazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Miyazaki to Kagoshima-Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Nobeoka to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hyūga to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.
Hyūga to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Miyazaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hyūga to Kumamoto is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Hyūga to Kumamoto.
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