There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto to Asakura by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kurumetrain
- Take the train from Kurume to Kiyamatrain
- Take the train from Kiyama(Saga) to Amagi(Amatetsu)train
1h 49mDrive 87.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto to Asakuracar 87.7 km
1h 10m¥1,506–2,175Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Miyanojinbus Hinokuni
- Take the train from Gakkomae to Amagi(Nishitetsu)train [109608] Nishitetsu Amagi
2h 30m¥2,830–6,879Bus
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Hakata Bus Terminalbus Hinokuni
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Amagi ICbus
3h 18m¥3,250–5,408
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Asakura is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Asakura is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Asakura. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal and arriving at Amagi IC via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Asakura. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Amagi(Amatetsu) via Kurume and Kiyama(Saga). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Asakura is 93 km. The road distance is 87.7 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Asakura without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Kumamoto to Asakura, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Asakura bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.
Kumamoto to Asakura train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Asakura is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Asakura, Japan?
You can take a train from Kumamoto to Amagi(Amatetsu) via Kurume and Kiyama(Saga) in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Amagi IC via Hakata Bus Terminal in around 3h 18m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kurume to Kiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0946-23-1111
- Website
- amatetsu.jp
Train from Kiyama(Saga) to Amagi(Amatetsu)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- amatetsu.jp
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Train from Gakkomae to Amagi(Nishitetsu)
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥330–400
- Website
- http://www.nishitetsu.jp/en/
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Miyanojin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Hakata Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,900
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Amagi IC
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,600
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto to Asakura bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal station.
Kumamoto to Asakura train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kurume station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Asakura is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Kumamoto to Asakura.
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