What is the cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto is to night bus which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 12h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto is to train and fly and bus which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥13000 - ¥23000.

Is there a direct bus between Kumamoto and Kyoto?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Kyōto via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Kyoto?

The distance between Kumamoto and Kyoto is 688 km. The road distance is 712.6 km.

How do I travel from Kumamoto to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000.

How long does it take to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Kyoto bus from?

Kumamoto to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT station.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Kyoto train from?

Kumamoto to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Kyoto bus arrive?

Kumamoto to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Kumamoto to Kyoto train arrive?

Kumamoto to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Kyoto is 713 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Kumamoto to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3729+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Kumamoto to Kyoto - 8 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Osakatrain Sakura
4h 12m
¥10,073–14,043
Bus, night bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Kiyama APbus
2. Take the night bus from Kiyama Parking Area to WTB Osaka Umedanightbus
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain
14h 23m
¥7,550–26,584
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus Sunrise
12h 19m
¥8,000–12,000
Drive 712.6 km
1. Drive from Kumamoto to Kyotocar 712.6 km
9h 2m
¥12,362–17,856
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 23m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Hakata Bus Terminalbus Hinokuni
2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kyototrain Nozomi
6h 20m
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 12m
¥13,798–22,701
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane KMJ - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
5h 7m

Kumamoto to Kyoto by train

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4h 12mAverage Duration

¥10,073Cheapest Price

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Distance: 688.3 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kumamoto to Shin Osaka every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥9,000–14,000 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000–12,000 and the journey takes 12h 19m.

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