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How to get fromKumamoto Castle to Yatsushiroby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto Castle to Yatsushiro by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shiyakusho Mae to Kumamoto Sta.bus bus K3-3/T1-1：木山→県庁～上高橋→小島 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Yatsushirotrain train Tsubame / ...
    1h 9m
    ¥671–981

  2. Drive 37.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kumamoto Castle to Yatsushirocar car 37.5 km
    36 min
    ¥650–939

  3. Bus, train via Yatsushiro

    1. Take the bus from Katei Saibansho Mae to Kumamoto Sta.bus bus A2-1：木留→植木宮の前～京町本丁→田崎橋 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Yatsushirotrain train JB: Kagoshima Line Local / ...
    1h 20m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kumamoto Castle to Yatsushirotaxi taxi 37.5 km
    36 min
    ¥11,000–13,000

Kumamoto Castle to Yatsushiro by foot, bus, and train

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket¥671Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Kumamoto Castle, Japan and Yatsushiro, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kumamoto Castle to Yatsushiro. However, you can walk to Shiyakusho Mae, take the bus to Kumamoto Sta., walk to Kumamoto, then take the train to Shin Yatsushiro. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kumamoto Castle to Yatsushiro via Katei Saibansho Mae, Kumamoto Sta., and Kumamoto in around 1h 20m.

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