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How to get fromKumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Minamataby shuttle, train, rideshare, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Minamata by shuttle, train, rideshare, car, or bus

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  1. Shuttle, train

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Kumamoto Airport to Yatsushiroshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Yatsushiro to Minamatatrain train [183222] Hisatsu Orange Railway / ...
    2h 37m
    ¥3,350–3,750

  2. Drive 94.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Minamatacar car 94.1 km
    1h 14m
    ¥1,630–2,355

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Kumamoto-KMJ to Minamatarideshare rideshare 94.1 km
    1h 14m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Kumamoto Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Izumi Kagoshimatrain train
    3. Take the train from Izumi(Kagoshima) to Minamatatrain train
    3h 18m

  5. Bus, train via Yatsushiro

    1. Take the bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Misotenjinbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Yatsushirotrain train
    3. Take the train from Yatsushiro to Minamatatrain train
    3h 47m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 102.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), Japan and Minamata, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Minamata. However, you can take the shuttle to Yatsushiro, walk to Yatsushiro, then take the train to Minamata. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Kumamoto-KMJ to Minamata on demand, and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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