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How to get fromImari to Kumamotoby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Imari to Kumamoto by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Imari to Aritatrain train
    2. Take the train from Arita to Shin-Tosutrain train
    3. Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain train
    2h 50m

  2. Drive 115.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Imari to Kumamotocar car 115.7 km
    1h 53m
    ¥1,990–2,874

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Higashimachi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus bus いまり号
    2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Tōricho-sujibus bus Hinokuni
    3h 40m
    ¥3,301–4,796

  4. Bus via Fukuoka

    1. Take the bus from Imari to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus bus Hinokuni
    4h 7m
    ¥3,362–5,000

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  • Distance: 149.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Imari, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Imari to Kumamoto via Arita and Shin Tosu in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Higashimachi to Tōricho-suji via Hakata Bus Terminal in around 3h 40m.

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