There are 3 ways to get from Kashima to Kumamoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hizenkashima to Shin-Tosutrain [36293] JR Nagasaki / ...
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain Sakura
2h 7mDrive 101 km
cheapest- Drive from Kashima to Kumamotocar 101 km
1h 34m¥1,756–2,537Bus
- Take the bus from Nakagawa to Ekimaechuo 3chome Saga eigyosyobus 佐賀線
- Take the bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Kiyama PAbus
- Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Ueki ICbus
3h 53m¥3,975–7,604
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kashima to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kashima to Kumamoto is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kashima to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Nakagawa and arriving at Tōricho-suji via Saga Daini Godochosha, Kiyama AP and Ueki IC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kashima to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Hizenkashima and arriving at Kumamoto via Shin Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Kashima and Kumamoto is 124 km. The road distance is 101 km.
The best way to get from Kashima to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Kashima to Kumamoto, including transfers.
Kashima to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Yutoku Jidousya, depart from Nakagawa station.
Kashima to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Hizenkashima station.
The best way to get from Kashima to Kumamoto is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥8000 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Kashima, Saga, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Hizenkashima to Kumamoto via Shin Tosu in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nakagawa to Tōricho-suji via Ekimaechuo 3chome Saga eigyosyo, Saga Daini Godochosha, Kiyama AP, and Ueki IC in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Hizenkashima to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0954-63-3111
- Website
- yutoku.jp
Bus from Nakagawa to Ekimaechuo 3chome Saga eigyosyo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.yutoku.jp/
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Kiyama PA
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,800
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kiyama AP to Ueki IC
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kashima to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Yutoku Jidousya, arrive at Ekimaechuo 3chome Saga eigyosyo station.
Kashima to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kashima to Kumamoto is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Kashima to Kumamoto.
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