There are 4 ways to get from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Aso by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train via Higoozu
best- Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Isumi stationbus
- Take the train from Izumi Kagoshima to Kumamototrain
- Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train
4h 53mDrive 173.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Asocar 173.8 km
2h 23m¥3,009–4,346Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Isumi stationbus
- Take the train from Izumi Kagoshima to Kumamototrain
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Station to Aso Stationbus
5h 15mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kagoshima-KOJ to Aso173.8 km
2h 23m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Aso is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Aso is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.
The distance between Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) and Aso is 201 km. The road distance is 173.8 km.
The best way to get from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Aso without a car is to bus and train via Higoozu which takes 4h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Aso, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Aso is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Aso.
There are 332+ hotels available in Aso.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) and Aso. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Kagoshima Airport (KOJ), Japan and Aso, Kumamoto, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Aso. However, you can take the bus to Isumi station, walk to Izumi Kagoshima, take the train to Kumamoto, take the train to Higoozu, then take the train to Aso(Kumamoto). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kagoshima Airport to Aso Station via Isumi station, Izumi Kagoshima, Kumamoto, and Kumamoto Station in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Izumi Kagoshima to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Izumi Kagoshima to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Izumi Kagoshima to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Izumi Kagoshima to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 099-255-2141
- Website
- nangoku-kotsu.com
Bus from Kagoshima Airport to Isumi station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000
- Schedules at
- nangoku-kotsu.com
Bus from Kagoshima Airport to Isumi station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000
- Schedules at
- nangoku-kotsu.com
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Station to Aso Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kagoshima-KOJ to Aso
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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