There are 6 ways to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
1h 45m¥13,706–26,092Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport Bus Stop No.3 to Oita Chuo-Doribus Yamabiko
- Take the bus from Chuo-Dori to Ōsaka Stationbus Sorin
15h 51m¥8,500–17,700Train
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Osakatrain Sakura
5h 44m¥9,270–14,320Bus via Fukuoka
- Take the bus from Miso-tenjin to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus Hinokuni
- Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Willerバスターミナル大阪梅田bus 大阪線(乗合高速バス)
12h 54m¥18,500–26,797Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kumamoto-KMJ to Osaka692.3 km
8h 47mDrive 692.3 km
- Drive from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osakacar 692.3 km
8h 47m¥11,987–17,314
Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka is to train which costs ¥9000 - ¥15000 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥13000 - ¥27000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Aso Kumamoto Airport and arriving at Willerバスターミナル大阪梅田 via Miso-tenjin and Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Misotenjimmae and arriving at Ōsaka via Kumamoto and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) and Osaka is 488 km. The road distance is 692.3 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs ¥9000 - ¥15000.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka, including transfers.
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Miso-tenjin station.
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥13000 - ¥27000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥9000 - ¥15000 and takes 5h 44m, you could also bus via Fukuoka, which costs ¥18000 - ¥27000 and takes 12h 54m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), Japan and Osaka, Japan?
Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and Amakusa Airlines fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kumamoto to Shin Osaka every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥9,000–14,000 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥29,000–75,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–43,000
- Website
- amx.co.jp
Flights from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥25,000–43,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kumamoto to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥9,000–14,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Miso-tenjin to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,800
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Miso-tenjin to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–2,500
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport Bus Stop No.3 to Oita Chuo-Dori
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,700
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Phone
- 0954-63-3111
- Website
- Yutoku Jidousya
Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to Willerバスターミナル大阪梅田
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥16,000–23,000
- Website
- Yutoku Jidousya
- Phone
- 0570-001631
- Website
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Chuo-Dori to Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–14,000
- Schedules at
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kumamoto-KMJ to Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal station.
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka is 692 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) and Osaka. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










