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How to get fromKumamoto to Kumaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto to Kuma by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Shin-Yatsushiro

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shin-Yatsushiro to Hitoyoshi ICbus bus B&S Miyazaki
    2. Take the taxi from Hitoyoshi IC to Kumataxi taxi
    2h 4m

  2. Drive 81 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Kumacar car 81 km
    1h 20m
    ¥1,403–2,026

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Yatsushirotrain train Tsubame / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Shin Yatsushiro to Kumataxi taxi
    58 min
    ¥14,513–17,712

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Hitoyoshi ICbus bus Kirishima
    2. Take the taxi from Hitoyoshi IC to Kumataxi taxi
    2h 8m

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  • Distance: 95.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Kuma, Kumamoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kumamoto to Kuma. However, you can take the train to Shin Yatsushiro, walk to Shin-Yatsushiro, take the bus to Hitoyoshi IC, then take the taxi to Kuma. Alternatively, you can take the train to Shin Yatsushiro then take the taxi to Kuma.

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