There are 5 ways to get from Ibusuki to Takachiho by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ibusuki to Kagoshima-Chuotrain
- Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamototrain
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Bungoogitrain
5h 56mDrive 256.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Ibusuki to Takachihocar 256.2 km
4h 16m¥4,394–6,347Train, bus via Kurume
- Take the train from Ibusuki to Kagoshima-Chuotrain
- Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kurumetrain
- Take the bus from Kurume IC Minami to Takachiho Bus Centerbus
7h 1mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Ibusuki to Kagoshima-Chuotrain
- Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamototrain
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Station to Takachiho Bus Centerbus
7h 3mBus
- Take the bus from Ibusuki Eki Mae to Kagoshima Airportbus
- Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Carino Miyazakibus
- Take the bus from Yamakataya-mae to Takachihobus
9h 7m¥7,880
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ibusuki to Takachiho is to drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ibusuki to Takachiho is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ibusuki to Takachiho. However, there are services departing from Ibusuki Eki Mae and arriving at Takachiho via Kagoshima Airport and Yamakataya-mae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Ibusuki to Takachiho. However, there are services departing from Ibusuki and arriving at Bungoogi via Kagoshima Chuo and Kumamoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Ibusuki and Takachiho is 316 km. The road distance is 256.2 km.
The best way to get from Ibusuki to Takachiho without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Ibusuki to Takachiho, including transfers.
Ibusuki to Takachiho bus services, operated by Kagoshima Kotsu, depart from Ibusuki Eki Mae station.
Ibusuki to Takachiho train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Ibusuki station.
The best way to get from Ibusuki to Takachiho is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7880 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Ibusuki, Japan and Takachiho, Japan?
You can take a train from Ibusuki to Takachiho via Kagoshima-Chuo, Kagoshima Chuo, Kumamoto, and Bungoogi in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ibusuki Eki Mae to Takachiho via Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima Airport, and Yamakataya-mae in around 9h 7m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Ibusuki to Kagoshima-Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kumamoto to Bungoogi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Ibusuki to Kagoshima-Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Ibusuki to Kagoshima-Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kurume IC Minami to Takachiho Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–6,000
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Station to Takachiho Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Ibusuki Eki Mae to Kagoshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500
- Schedules at
- iwasaki-corp.com
- Phone
- 0985-32-1000
- Website
- miyakoh.co.jp
Bus from Kagoshima Airport to Carino Miyazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,830
- Schedules at
- miyakoh.co.jp
Bus from Yamakataya-mae to Takachiho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,550
- Schedules at
- miyakoh.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Ibusuki to Takachiho bus services, operated by Kagoshima Kotsu, arrive at Kagoshima Airport station.
Ibusuki to Takachiho train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kagoshima-Chuo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ibusuki to Takachiho is 256 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Ibusuki to Takachiho.
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