There are 5 ways to get from Kumamoto to Nakatsu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokuratrain Sakura
- Take the train from Kokura to Nakatsu(Oita)train [37156] JR Nippo / ...
2h 14mDrive 133.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto to Nakatsucar 133.3 km
2h 7m¥2,294–3,314Bus, train
- 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 / ...
- Take the train from Hakata to Nakatsutrain Sonic / ...
3h 40mTrain via Fukuoka
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain Tsubame / ...
- Take the train from Hakata to Nakatsutrain Sonic / ...
2h 31mBus
- Take the bus from Tōricho-suji to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus Hinokuni
- Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Yukuhashi Stationbus Fukuoka
5h 26m¥4,400–6,945
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Nakatsu is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Nakatsu is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Nakatsu station. However, there are services departing from Tōricho-suji and arriving at Yukuhashi Station via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Nakatsu. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Nakatsu(Oita) via Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Nakatsu is 206 km. The road distance is 133.3 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Nakatsu without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Kumamoto to Nakatsu, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Nakatsu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Tōricho-suji station.
Kumamoto to Nakatsu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Nakatsu is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Nakatsu, Japan?
You can take a train from Kumamoto to Nakatsu(Oita) via Kokura in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tōricho-suji to Nakatsu(Oita) via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal, Yukuhashi Station, and Yukuhashi in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kumamoto to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kokura to Nakatsu(Oita)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hakata to Nakatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hakata to Nakatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Tōricho-suji to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,900
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Yukuhashi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,100
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Kumamoto to Nakatsu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal station.
Kumamoto to Nakatsu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Nakatsu is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Kumamoto to Nakatsu.
There are 45+ hotels available in Nakatsu.