There are 5 ways to get from Kumamoto to Aso by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Aso(Kumamoto)train [188076] Ltd. Exp Aso 3 / ...
1h 7mDrive 43.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto to Asocar 43.7 km
43 min¥751–1,085Bus
- Take the bus from Torichosuji to Aso Stationbus Kyushu Odan Bus
1h 29mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kumamoto to Asotaxi 43.7 km
43 min¥12,000–15,000Train via Higoozu
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain [39772] Jr Hohi / ...
- Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train [39828] Jr Hohi / ...
2h 11m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Aso is to drive which costs ¥750 - ¥1100 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Aso is to drive which takes 43 min and costs ¥750 - ¥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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Aso(Kumamoto). Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Aso is 48 km. The road distance is 43.7 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Aso without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs .
The train from Kumamoto to Aso(Kumamoto) takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Kumamoto to Aso bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Torichosuji station.
Kumamoto to Aso train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Aso is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 29m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Aso, Kumamoto, Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Kumamoto to Aso(Kumamoto) 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Torichosuji to Aso Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 29m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Aso(Kumamoto)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kumamoto to Higoozu
- Ave. Duration
- 40 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/
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 43 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 to Aso bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Aso Station.
Kumamoto to Aso train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Aso(Kumamoto) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Aso is 44 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Kumamoto to Aso.
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