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How to get fromKumamoto to Kushimaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kumamoto to Kushima by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain train Sakura / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Shibushibus bus
    6h 3m
    ¥4,657–6,220

  2. Drive 198.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Kushimacar car 198.7 km
    3h 4m
    ¥3,447–4,979

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Minamimiyazakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Minamimiyazaki to Aburatsutrain train
    8h 11m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Kagoshima Airportbus bus Kirishima
    2. Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Shibushibus bus
    7h 25m
    ¥5,850

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Miyazakibus bus
    2. Take the train from Miyazaki to Hyugakitakatatrain train [37602] JR Nichinan / ...
    7h 26m

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  • Distance: 277.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Kushima, Miyazaki, Japan?

You can take a train from Kumamoto to Hyugakitakata via Kagoshima Chuo, Kagoshima-Chuo, Minamimiyazaki, and Aburatsu in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Hyugakitakata via Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima Airport, Shibushi, and Shibushi in around 7h 25m.

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