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How to get fromKagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Kumamotoby bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Kumamoto by bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Isumi stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Izumi Kagoshima to Kumamototrain train Tsubame
    2h 28m
    ¥3,300–3,900

  2. Drive 136.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Kumamotocar car 136.1 km
    1h 57m
    ¥2,360–3,409

  3. Bus, train via Yatsushiro

    1. Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Isumi stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Izumi(Kagoshima) to Yatsushirotrain train [183188] Hisatsu Orange Railway / ...
    4h 30m
    ¥3,500–3,900

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Kagoshima-KOJ to Kumamotorideshare rideshare 136.1 km
    1h 57m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 153 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Kagoshima Airport (KOJ), Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Kumamoto. However, you can take the bus to Isumi station, walk to Izumi Kagoshima, then take the train to Kumamoto. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kagoshima Airport to Kumamoto via Isumi station, Izumi(Kagoshima), and Yatsushiro in around 4h 30m.

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