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How to get fromKumamoto to Busanby train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kumamoto to Busan by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane plane FUK - PUS
    3h 7m
    ₩101,690–302,299

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Hakata Port International Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry car ferry New Camellia Fukuoka
    7h 22m
    ₩101,516–163,857

  3. Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain train
    2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS)plane plane KMJ - PUS
    4h 28m

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain train Tsubame / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry car ferry New Camellia Fukuoka
    7h 53m
    ₩114,190–178,299

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus bus Hinokuni
    2. Take the car ferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry car ferry New Camellia Fukuoka
    9h 43m
    ₩107,306–174,554

Kumamoto to Busan by train, taxi, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket₩114,190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Busan, South Korea?

There is no direct connection from Kumamoto to Busan. However, you can take the train to Hakata Fukuoka, walk to Hakata, take the subway to Fukuoka Airport, walk to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) airport, fly to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS), walk to Gimhae International Airport Station, then take the subway to Sasang Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kumamoto to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal via Hakata Port International Terminal in around 7h 22m.

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