There are 3 ways to get from Kumamoto (State) to Ibusuki by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Ibusukitrain [36146] JR Ibusuki Makurazaki / ...
2h 36mDrive 217.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto to Ibusukicar 217.9 km
3h 28m¥3,780–5,460Bus
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Kagoshima Airportbus Kirishima
- Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Ibusuki Eki Maebus
5h 43m¥6,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto (State) to Ibusuki is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto (State) to Ibusuki is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto (State) to Ibusuki. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT and arriving at Ibusuki Eki Mae via Kagoshima Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto (State) to Ibusuki. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Ibusuki via Kagoshima-Chuo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Kumamoto (State) and Ibusuki is 205 km. The road distance is 217.9 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto (State) to Ibusuki without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Kumamoto (State) to Ibusuki, including transfers.
Kumamoto (State) to Ibusuki bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT station.
Kumamoto (State) to Ibusuki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto (State) to Ibusuki is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6700 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto (State), Japan and Ibusuki, Japan?
You can take a train from Kumamoto to Ibusuki via Kagoshima Chuo and Kagoshima-Chuo in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Ibusuki Eki Mae via Kagoshima Airport and Kagoshima Airport in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Ibusuki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Kagoshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kagoshima Airport to Ibusuki Eki Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500
- Schedules at
- iwasaki-corp.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto (State) to Ibusuki bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Kagoshima Airport station.
Kumamoto (State) to Ibusuki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kagoshima Chuo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto (State) to Ibusuki is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Kumamoto (State) to Ibusuki.
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