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How to get fromKagoshima to Mount Asoby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kagoshima to Mount Aso by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamototrain train Tsubame
    2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain train [39772] Jr Hohi / ...
    3h 8m

  2. Drive 214.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kagoshima to Mount Asocar car 214.9 km
    3h 8m
    ¥3,729–5,386

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamototrain train Tsubame
    2. Take the bus from Kumamoto Station No.7 to Aso Sanjo Terminalbus bus
    4h 3m
    ¥4,107–5,020

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kagoshimachuo to Mashiki-Inter-Guchibus bus Kirishima
    2. Take the bus from Mashiki Inter-guchi to Aso Sanjo Terminalbus bus
    6h 9m
    ¥5,950

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  • Distance: 210.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Kagoshima, Japan and Mount Aso, Japan?

You can take a train from Kagoshima Chuo to Mount Aso via Kumamoto, Higoozu, and Tateno(Kumamoto) in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kagoshimachuo to Aso Sanjo Terminal via Mashiki Inter-guchi in around 6h 9m.

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