There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kokonoe by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Handa Kogen El Ranchobus Kyushu Odan Bus
2h 58m¥8,600–9,300Drive 76.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto-Airport-KMJ to Kokonoecar 76.7 km
1h 12m¥1,330–1,921Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kumamoto-KMJ to Kokonoe76.7 km
1h 12mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kumamoto-Airport-KMJ to Kokonoetaxi 76.7 km
1h 12m¥23,000–29,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kokonoe is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kokonoe is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kokonoe. However, there are services departing from Aso Kumamoto Airport and arriving at Handa Kogen El Rancho via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) and Kokonoe is 98 km. The road distance is 76.7 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kokonoe without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥8500 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kokonoe, including transfers.
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kokonoe bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Kumamoto Airport station.
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kokonoe bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Handa Kogen El Rancho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kokonoe is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Kokonoe.
There are 416+ hotels available in Kokonoe.
What companies run services between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), Japan and Kokonoe, Japan?
Sanko Bus operates a bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Handa Kogen El Rancho 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥5,000 and the journey takes 2h 48m.
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Handa Kogen El Rancho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kumamoto-KMJ to Kokonoe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- ¥23,000–29,000
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 Kokonoe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

