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How to get fromKumamoto to Dazaifu Stationby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kumamoto to Dazaifu Station by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosutrain train
    2. Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Futsukaichitrain train
    3. Take the train from Nishitetsufutsukaichi to Dazaifutrain train
    1h 55m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Torichosuji to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Centerbus bus 産交：熊本駅前→Sns～西合志→西鉄天神高速バスターミナル / ...
    2h 55m
    ¥670–3,100

  3. Drive 93.4 km

    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Dazaifu Stationcar car 93.4 km
    1h 14m
    ¥1,616–2,335

  4. Train via Ōmuta

    1. Take the train from Kami-Kumamoto to Ōmutatrain train JB: Kagoshima Line Local / ...
    2. Take the train from Omuta to Nishitetsufutsukaichitrain train [108084] Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line Ltd. Exp. / ...
    2h 7m

  5. Bus via Yame

    1. Take the bus from Tōricho-suji to Yame ICbus bus Hinokuni
    2. Take the bus from Yame IC to Chikushinobus bus Sakurajima
    3h 22m
    ¥3,870–5,694

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  • Distance: 93.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Dazaifu Station, Japan?

You can take a train from Kumamoto to Dazaifu via Shin-Tosu, Futsukaichi, and Nishitetsufutsukaichi in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Torichosuji to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Center hourly. Tickets cost ¥180–2,500 and the journey takes 2h 13m.

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