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How to get fromKumamoto to Kokuraminami-kuby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto to Kokuraminami-ku by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokuratrain train Sakura
    1h 15m
    ¥2,521–3,429

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tōricho-suji to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus bus Hinokuni
    2. Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Kokura Higashi ICbus bus Fukuoka
    4h 18m
    ¥4,300–6,445

  3. Drive 146.8 km

    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Kokuraminami-kucar car 146.8 km
    2h
    ¥2,543–3,673

  4. Train via Kami-Kumamoto

    1. Take the train from Kami-Kumamoto to Kokuratrain train JB/JA: Kagoshima Line Local
    4h 12m

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  • Distance: 158.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Kokuraminami-ku, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kumamoto to Kokura every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,200–3,200 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tōricho-suji to Kokura Higashi IC via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal in around 4h 18m.

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