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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kirishima to Mount Aso by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kokubu(Kagoshima) to Kagoshima-Chuotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamototrain train
    3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain train
    4h 19m

  2. Drive 186.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kirishima to Mount Asocar car 186.1 km
    2h 45m
    ¥3,229–4,664

  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
    5h 14m
    ¥4,107–5,020

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Mashiki-Inter-Guchibus bus Kirishima
    2. Take the bus from Mashiki Inter-guchi to Aso Sanjo Terminalbus bus
    6h 57m
    ¥6,440

  5. Train, bus via Miyazaki

    1. Take the train from Kokubu(Kagoshima) to Miyazakitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Miyazaki Station to Takachihobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Takachiho to Asosanjo Terminalbus bus
    8h 1m

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  • Distance: 244.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Kokubu(Kagoshima) to Mount Aso via Kagoshima-Chuo, Kagoshima Chuo, Kumamoto, Higoozu, and Tateno(Kumamoto) in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kokubu Station to Aso Sanjo Terminal via Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima Airport, and Mashiki Inter-guchi in around 6h 57m.

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