There are 3 ways to get from Kumamoto to Hakata-ekimae by train, bus, or car
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Kumamoto to Hakata-ekimae by train
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The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Hakata-ekimae is to train which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Hakata-ekimae is to train which takes 48 min and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Torichosuji and arriving at Hakata Bus Terminal(Kosoku). Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Hakata Fukuoka. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Kumamoto and Hakata-ekimae is 98 km. The road distance is 102.2 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Hakata-ekimae without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
The train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuoka takes 48 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Kumamoto to Hakata-ekimae bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Torichosuji station.
Kumamoto to Hakata-ekimae train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Hakata-ekimae is to train which takes 48 min and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 57m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Hakata-ekimae, Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuoka every 2 hours, and the journey takes 48 min. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Torichosuji to Hakata Bus Terminal(Kosoku) hourly. Tickets cost ¥180–2,500 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Nishitetsu Bus also services this route every 20 minutes.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Torichosuji to Hakata Bus Terminal(Kosoku)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–2,500
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Torichosuji to Hakata Bus Terminal(Kosoku)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,900
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto to Hakata-ekimae bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal(Kosoku) station.
Kumamoto to Hakata-ekimae train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Hakata Fukuoka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Hakata-ekimae is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Kumamoto to Hakata-ekimae.
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