There are 3 ways to get from Kumamoto to Kokonoe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kurumetrain Tsubame / ...
- Take the train from Kurume to Bungo-Nakamuratrain Yufu
3h 4mDrive 90.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto to Kokonoecar 90.4 km
1h 33m¥1,555–2,246Bus
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Handa Kogen El Ranchobus Kyushu Odan Bus
3h 47m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Kokonoe is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Kokonoe is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Kokonoe. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal and arriving at Handa Kogen El Rancho via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Kokonoe. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Bungo-Nakamura via Kurume. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Kokonoe is 153 km. The road distance is 90.4 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Kokonoe without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Kumamoto to Kokonoe, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Kokonoe bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.
Kumamoto to Kokonoe train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Kokonoe is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Kokonoe, Japan?
You can take a train from Kumamoto to Kokonoe via Kurume and Bungonakamura in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Handa Kogen El Rancho 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 37m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kumamoto to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kurume to Bungo-Nakamura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kumamoto to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Handa Kogen El Rancho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Kumamoto to Kokonoe bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Handa Kogen El Rancho station.
Kumamoto to Kokonoe train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kurume station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Kokonoe is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Kumamoto to Kokonoe.
There are 420+ hotels available in Kokonoe.