There are 5 ways to get from Kumamoto Castle to Aso by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Torichosuji to Aso Stationbus Kyushu Odan Bus
1h 37mDrive 42.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto Castle to Asocar 42.2 km
40 min¥733–1,059Train
- Take the train from Suizenji to Higoozutrain [39772] Jr Hohi / ...
- Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train [39828] Jr Hohi / ...
2h 33mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kumamoto Castle to Asotaxi 42.2 km
40 min¥12,000–15,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shiyakusho Mae to Musashigaoka Danchi Iriguchibus E3-5：桜町バスターミナル→子飼～三里木→大津産交 / ...
- Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train [39828] Jr Hohi / ...
2h 39m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto Castle to Aso is to drive which costs ¥700 - ¥1100 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto Castle to Aso is to drive which takes 40 min and costs ¥700 - ¥1100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Torichosuji and arriving at Aso Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto Castle to Aso. However, there are services departing from Suizenji and arriving at Aso(Kumamoto) via Higoozu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Kumamoto Castle and Aso is 51 km. The road distance is 42.2 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Castle to Aso without a car is to bus which takes 1h 37m and costs .
The bus from Torichosuji to Aso Station takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Kumamoto Castle to Aso bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Torichosuji station.
Kumamoto Castle to Aso train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Suizenji station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Castle to Aso is to bus which takes 1h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto Castle, Japan and Aso, Kumamoto, Japan?
Sanko Bus operates a bus from Torichosuji to Aso Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kumamoto Castle to Aso(Kumamoto) via Shiyakusho Mae, Suizenji Sta. Kitaguchi, Suizenji, and Higoozu in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Suizenji to Higoozu
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Torichosuji to Aso Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Shiyakusho Mae to Musashigaoka Danchi Iriguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥170–600
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–15,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto Castle to Aso bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Aso Station.
Kumamoto Castle to Aso train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Higoozu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto Castle to Aso is 42 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Kumamoto Castle to Aso.
There are 330+ hotels available in Aso.