There are 3 ways to get from Kumamoto to Hyūga by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Nobeokabus Tokkyu Takachiho
4h 51m¥4,000Drive 133.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto to Hyūgacar 133.4 km
1h 55m¥2,315–3,344Train
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Miyazakitrain
- Take the train from Miyazaki to Hyugashitrain
5h 35m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Hyūga is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Hyūga is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Hyūga. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal and arriving at Nobeoka via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Hyūga. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Hyugashi via Kagoshima-Chuo and Miyazaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Hyūga is 157 km. The road distance is 133.4 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Hyūga without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs ¥4000.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Kumamoto to Hyūga, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Hyūga bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.
Kumamoto to Hyūga train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Hyūga is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs ¥4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Hyūga, Japan?
Sanko Bus operates a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Nobeoka once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kumamoto to Hyugashi via Kagoshima Chuo, Kagoshima-Chuo, and Miyazaki in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Miyazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Miyazaki to Hyugashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Nobeoka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto to Hyūga bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Nobeoka station.
Kumamoto to Hyūga train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kagoshima Chuo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Hyūga is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Kumamoto to Hyūga.
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