There are 3 ways to get from Isahaya to Kumamoto by train, bus, car, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Isahaya to Hizenyamaguchitrain
- Take the train from Kōhoku to Shin-Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain
3h 10mDrive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Isahaya to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
1h 28m¥1,924–2,295Bus
- Take the bus from Isahaya IC to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus Rindō
3h 18m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Isahaya to Kumamoto is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥1900 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Isahaya to Kumamoto is to drive and car ferry which takes 1h 28m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Isahaya IC and arriving at Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Isahaya to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Isahaya and arriving at Kumamoto via Kōhoku and Shin Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Isahaya and Kumamoto is 169 km.
The best way to get from Isahaya to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Isahaya to Kumamoto, including transfers.
Isahaya to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Isahaya IC station.
Isahaya to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Isahaya station.
The best way to get from Isahaya to Kumamoto is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Isahaya, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Isahaya to Kumamoto via Kōhoku and Shin Tosu in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Isahaya IC to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Isahaya to Hizenyamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kōhoku to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Isahaya IC to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Website
- kumamotoferry.co.jp
Car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Port
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100
- Schedules at
- kumamotoferry.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥1,100
- Vehicle (under 4m)
- ¥3,350
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Booking & Getting There
Isahaya to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.
Isahaya to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Hizenyamaguchi station.
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