There are 3 ways to get from Kumamoto to Miyakonojō by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Miyakonojotrain [37883] Jr Nippo / ...
3h 11mDrive 154.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto to Miyakonojōcar 154.8 km
2h 8m¥2,680–3,870Bus
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Miyakonojoukitabus
3h 46m¥5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Miyakonojō is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Miyakonojō is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Miyakonojō. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT and arriving at Maeda 3 choume via Takagi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Miyakonojō. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Miyakonojo via Kagoshima-Chuo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Miyakonojō is 235 km. The road distance is 154.8 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Miyakonojō without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Kumamoto to Miyakonojō, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Miyakonojō bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT station.
Kumamoto to Miyakonojō train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Miyakonojō is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Miyakonojō, Japan?
You can take a train from Kumamoto to Miyakonojo via Kagoshima Chuo and Kagoshima-Chuo in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Miyakonojoukita every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥5,500 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Miyakonojo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Miyakonojoukita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto to Miyakonojō bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Miyakonojoukita station.
Kumamoto to Miyakonojō train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kagoshima Chuo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Miyakonojō is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Kumamoto to Miyakonojō.
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