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How to get fromKumamoto to Nichinanby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kumamoto to Nichinan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Minamimiyazakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Minamimiyazaki to Nichinantrain train
    6h 20m

  2. Drive  202.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Nichinancar car 202.7 km
    2h 49m
    ¥3,476–5,021

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Miyazakibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Miyazaki Station to Nichinanbus bus
    6h 37m
    ¥7,460

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  • Distance: 326.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Kumamoto to Nichinan via Kagoshima Chuo, Kagoshima-Chuo, and Minamimiyazaki in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Nichinan via Miyazaki Station in around 6h 37m.

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