There are 5 ways to get from Kumamoto to Munakata by train, bus, or car
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Train via Hakata
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain Tsubame / ...
- Take the train from Hakata to Togotrain [187255] Ltd. Exp Kirameki 14 / ...
1h 17mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Torichosuji to Hakata Bus Terminal(Kosoku)bus 産交：熊本駅前→Sns～西合志→西鉄天神高速バスターミナル / ...
2h 26m¥180–2,500Drive 129.8 km
- Drive from Kumamoto to Munakatacar 129.8 km
1h 38m¥2,237–3,231Bus via Tōricho-suji
- Take the bus from Tōricho-suji to Hakata Bus Terminalbus Hinokuni
2h 42m¥2,500–3,800Train
- Take the train from Kami-Kumamoto to Tōgōtrain JB/JA: Kagoshima Line Local
3h 6m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Munakata is to bus which costs ¥180 - ¥2500 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Munakata is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Munakata. However, there are services departing from Torichosuji and arriving at Hakata Bus Terminal(Kosoku) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kami-Kumamoto and arriving at Tōgō. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Munakata is 126 km. The road distance is 129.8 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Munakata without a car is to train via Hakata which takes 1h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Kumamoto to Munakata, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Munakata bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Torichosuji station.
Kumamoto to Munakata train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Munakata is to train via Hakata which takes 1h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥180 - ¥2500 and takes 2h 26m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Munakata, Japan?
You can take a train from Kumamoto to Togo via Hakata Fukuoka and Hakata in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Torichosuji to Hakata Bus Terminal(Kosoku) hourly. Tickets cost ¥180–2,500 and the journey takes 1h 57m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hakata to Togo
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kami-Kumamoto to Tōgō
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Torichosuji to Hakata Bus Terminal(Kosoku)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–2,500
- Website
- Sanko Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Kumamoto to Munakata bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal(Kosoku) station.
Kumamoto to Munakata train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Hakata Fukuoka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Munakata is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Kumamoto to Munakata.
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