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How to get fromKumamoto to Ashikitaby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Yatsushirotrain train JB: Kagoshima Line Local / ...
    2. Take the train from Yatsushiro to Sashikitrain train [183202] Hisatsu Orange Railway / ...
    2h 11m

  2. Drive 72.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Ashikitacar car 72.8 km
    1h 12m
    ¥1,265–1,827

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Yatsushiro Sta. to Kojobus bus 11：八代市役所前→ハーモニーホ～日奈久→道の駅たのうら
    2. Take the taxi from Kojo to Ashikitataxi taxi
    2h 12m
    ¥6,423–8,332

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kumamoto to Ashikitataxi taxi 72.8 km
    1h 12m
    ¥22,000–27,000

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  • Distance: 75.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Ashikita, Kumamoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Kumamoto to Ashikita via Yatsushiro and Sashiki in around 2h 11m.

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