What is the cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Chiba?

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Chiba is to night bus which costs ¥14000 - ¥21000 and takes 23h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Chiba?

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Chiba is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs ¥14000 - ¥32000.

Is there a direct bus between Kumamoto and Chiba?

No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Chiba. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal and arriving at Chibaminato via Hakata Bus Terminal, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Haneda Airport Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Chiba?

No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Chiba. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at 千葉みなと Chibaminato via Hakata Fukuoka and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Chiba?

The distance between Kumamoto and Chiba is 1204 km. The road distance is 1198.1 km.

How do I travel from Kumamoto to Chiba without a car?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Chiba without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kumamoto to Chiba?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Kumamoto to Chiba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Chiba bus from?

Kumamoto to Chiba bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Chiba train from?

Kumamoto to Chiba train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Chiba bus arrive?

Kumamoto to Chiba bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Chiba train arrive?

Kumamoto to Chiba train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Hakata Fukuoka station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Chiba?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Chiba is 1198 km. It takes approximately 14h 17m to drive from Kumamoto to Chiba.

Where can I stay near Chiba?

There are 391+ hotels available in Chiba.

Kumamoto to Chiba - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kumamoto to Chiba by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 千葉みなと Chibaminatotrain Je
8h 6m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus Sunrise
2. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi to Chiba stationnightbus Kyoto
23h 20m
¥14,000–20,700
Bus, night bus
1. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Hakata Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the night bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
3. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 2 to Chibaminatobus
20h 3m
¥14,100–32,808
Drive 1,198.1 km
1. Drive from Kumamoto to Chibacar 1,198.1 km
14h 17m
¥20,785–30,023
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Narita International Airport
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane KMJ - NRT
4h 51m
Train via Osaka
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Osakatrain Sakura
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
8h 20m
Fly Aso Kumamoto Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane KMJ - HND
2. Take the train from 品川 Shinagawa to 千葉 Chibatrain
5h 39m
¥15,070–45,390
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane FUK - HND
3. Take the train from 品川 Shinagawa to 千葉 Chibatrain
5h 24m
¥14,768–31,691
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane FUK - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 59m
¥23,648–48,001

Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Narita International Airport (NRT) flights

21Weekly Planes

2h 33mAverage Duration

¥8,534Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,204 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Kumamoto to 千葉みなと Chibaminato via Hakata Fukuoka and Tōkyō Station in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Chiba station via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi in around 23h 20m.

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