There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto to Kaimon Dake by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Satsumaimaizumitrain
- Take the taxi from Satsumaimaizumi to Kaimon Daketaxi
2h 58mDrive 227 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto to Kaimon Dakecar 227 km
3h 44m¥3,902–5,636Bus
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Kagoshima Airportbus Kirishima
- Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Yamagawa Eki Maebus
6h 15m¥11,200–12,200Train
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Kaimontrain [36211] JR Ibusuki Makurazaki
4h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Kaimon Dake is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Kaimon Dake is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Kaimon Dake. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT and arriving at Yamagawa Eki Mae via Kagoshima Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Kaimon Dake. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Kaimon via Kagoshima-Chuo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Kaimon Dake is 217 km. The road distance is 227 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Kaimon Dake without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Kumamoto to Kaimon Dake, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Kaimon Dake bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT station.
Kumamoto to Kaimon Dake train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Kaimon Dake is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs ¥11000 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Kaimon Dake, Japan?
You can take a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Kaimon Dake via Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima Airport, and Yamagawa Eki Mae in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kumamoto to Kaimon Dake via Kagoshima Chuo, Kagoshima-Chuo, and Kaimon in around 4h 10m.
- 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
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 Satsumaimaizumi
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
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 Kaimon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Kagoshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kagoshima Airport to Yamagawa Eki Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500
- Schedules at
- iwasaki-corp.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto to Kaimon Dake bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Kagoshima Airport station.
Kumamoto to Kaimon Dake train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kagoshima Chuo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Kaimon Dake is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Kumamoto to Kaimon Dake.
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