There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto to Aso Caldera by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain [39772] Jr Hohi / ...
- Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train [39828] Jr Hohi / ...
2h 21mDrive 51.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto to Aso Calderacar 51.8 km
52 min¥900–1,299Bus
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal No.6 to Aso Sanjo Terminalbus
3h 7m¥2,550Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumamoto to Aso Calderataxi 51.8 km
52 min¥14,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Aso Caldera is to drive which costs ¥900 - ¥1300 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Aso Caldera is to drive which takes 52 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Aso Caldera. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal No.6 and arriving at Crater via Asosanjo Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Aso Caldera. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Aso(Kumamoto) via Higoozu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Aso Caldera is 56 km. The road distance is 51.8 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Aso Caldera without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Kumamoto to Aso Caldera, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Aso Caldera bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal No.6 station.
Kumamoto to Aso Caldera train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Aso Caldera is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2550 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Aso Caldera, Japan?
You can take a train from Kumamoto to Aso Caldera via Higoozu and Aso(Kumamoto) in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal No.6 to Aso Sanjo Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,750 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
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 Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal No.6 to Aso Sanjo Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,750
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–18,000
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 Caldera bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Aso Sanjo Terminal station.
Kumamoto to Aso Caldera train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Higoozu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Aso Caldera is 52 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Kumamoto to Aso Caldera.
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