There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Aso Caldera by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Aso Sanjo Terminalbus
2h 18m¥2,550Drive 38.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto-Airport-KMJ to Aso Calderacar 38.6 km
41 min¥668–965Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kumamoto-KMJ to Aso Caldera38.6 km
41 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kumamoto-Airport-KMJ to Aso Calderataxi 38.6 km
41 min¥11,000–14,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Aso Caldera is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Aso Caldera is to drive which takes 41 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Aso Caldera. However, there are services departing from Aso Kumamoto Airport and arriving at Crater via Asosanjo Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) and Aso Caldera is 40 km. The road distance is 38.6 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Aso Caldera without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥2550.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Aso Caldera, including transfers.
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Aso Caldera bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Kumamoto Airport station.
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Aso Caldera bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Aso Sanjo Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Aso Caldera is 39 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Aso Caldera.
There are 317+ hotels available in Aso Caldera.
What companies run services between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), Japan and Aso Caldera, Japan?
Sanko Bus operates a bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Aso Sanjo Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,750 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Aso Sanjo Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,750
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kumamoto-KMJ to Aso Caldera
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–14,000
Asahi Taxi
- Phone
- +81 96-354-4188
- Website
- 354-4188.com
Kumamoto Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 96-369-6868
- Website
- kumamoto-kotsu.co.jp
Kumamoto Taxi
- Phone
- +81 96-379-2255
- Website
- kumataku.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) and Aso Caldera. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

