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How to get fromKitakyushu to Kumamotoby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kitakyushu to Kumamoto by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kokura to Kumamototrain train Sakura / ...
    57 min
    ¥2,200–3,200
  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Space World to Hakatatrain train JA/JB: Kagoshima Line Section Rapid / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus bus Hinokuni
    3h 14m
  3. Drive 149.7 km

    1. Drive from Kitakyushu to Kumamotocar car 149.7 km
    2h 6m
    ¥2,573–3,716

Kitakyushu to Kumamoto by train

Calendar140Weekly Trains
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,200Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kitakyushu, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kokura to Kumamoto hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,200–3,200 and the journey takes 57 min.

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