There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto to Kitsuki by train, bus, or car
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Train via Kitakyushu
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokuratrain Sakura
- Take the train from Kokura to Kitsukitrain Sonic / ...
2h 46mDrive 139.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto to Kitsukicar 139.5 km
2h 4m¥2,420–3,496Bus
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Beppu Station Honmachibus Kyushu Odan Bus
5h 37m¥7,000–7,400Train
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Bepputrain [188397] Ltd. Exp. Kyushu Odan Tokkyu 3
3h 44m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Kitsuki is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Kitsuki is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Kitsuki station. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal and arriving at Beppu Station Honmachi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Kitsuki. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Kitsuki via Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Kitsuki is 257 km. The road distance is 139.5 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Kitsuki without a car is to train via Kitakyushu which takes 2h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Kumamoto to Kitsuki, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Kitsuki bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.
Kumamoto to Kitsuki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Kitsuki is to train via Kitakyushu which takes 2h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥7400 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Kitsuki, Japan?
You can take a train from Kumamoto to Kitsuki via Kokura and Kitsuki in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Beppu Station Honmachi once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000 and the journey takes 5h 2m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,200
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kokura to Kitsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kumamoto to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Beppu Station Honmachi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto to Kitsuki bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Beppu Station Honmachi.
Kumamoto to Kitsuki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Kitsuki is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Kumamoto to Kitsuki.
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