Rome2Rio

How to get fromKumamoto to Nagashimaby train, taxi, or car

Find Transport to Nagashima

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Kumamoto to Nagashima by train, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, taxi via Yatsushiro

    best
    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Yatsushirotrain train
    2. Take the train from Yatsushiro to Komenotsutrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Komenotsu to Nagashimataxi taxi
    3h 7m

  2. Drive 127 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Nagashimacar car 127 km
    1h 59m
    ¥2,203–3,182

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Izumi Kagoshimatrain train Sakura
    2. Take the taxi from Izumi Kagoshima to Nagashimataxi taxi
    1h 7m
    ¥12,368–15,898

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kumamoto to Nagashima.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Nagashima, Kagoshima-ken, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kumamoto to Nagashima. However, you can take the train to Yatsushiro, take the train to Komenotsu, then take the taxi to Nagashima. Alternatively, you can take the train to Izumi Kagoshima then take the taxi to Nagashima.

Train operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides