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How to get fromKumamoto to Awaji Islandby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kumamoto to Awaji Island by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Himejitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tegara to Maikokoentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus bus
    5h 49m
    ¥10,745–14,242

  2. Night bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Sannomiya Stationnightbus night bus Sunrise
    2. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus bus
    12h 27m
    ¥9,890–13,590

  3. Drive 631.1 km

    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Minamiawajicar car 631.1 km
    8h 32m
    ¥10,958–15,828

  4. Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane plane FUK - TKS
    3h 30m
    ¥25,198–45,301

  5. Train, bus via Takamatsu

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train
    3. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Kosoku Awaji Shichibus bus
    6h 38m
    ¥12,626–15,895

  6. Fly Aso Kumamoto Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane KMJ - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus bus
    6h 1m
    ¥15,740–26,990

  7. Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane FUK - ITM
    3. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus bus
    5h 50m
    ¥15,438–24,291

  8. Train to Kagoshima Airport, fly to Kobe, bus

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain train
    2. Fly from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane KOJ - UKB
    3. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus bus
    6h 9m
    ¥15,107–106,710

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokushima Airport (TKS) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥15,591Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 659.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Awaji Island, Hyōgo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kumamoto to Awaji Island. However, you can take the train to Himeji, walk to Tegara, take the train to Maikokoen, walk to Kosoku Maiko, then take the bus to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center via Sannomiya Station and Sannomiya BT in around 12h 27m.

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