Rome2Rio

How to get fromKumamoto to Seoulby train, plane, car ferry, bus, car, or ferry

Find Transport to Seoul

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Kumamoto to Seoul by train, plane, car ferry, bus, car, or ferry

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 to Fukuoka Airport, fly, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane plane FUK - ICN
    3. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain train
    5h 13m
    ₩88,895–315,674

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Busan Station to Suseo SRTtrain train
    11h 4m
    ₩175,595–250,474

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Torichosuji to Hakata Bus Terminal(Kosoku)bus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Busan Seobu Bus Terminal to Seoul Nambu Bus Terminalbus bus
    15h 15m
    ₩129,014–209,850

  4. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane plane KMJ - ICN
    2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain train
    5h 54m
    ₩154,400–506,000

  5. Train to Kagoshima Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain train
    2. Fly from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane plane KOJ - ICN
    3. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain train
    6h 30m
    ₩169,981–495,859

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Hakata Port International Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Busan Int'l port to Seoulcar car
    11h 49m
    ₩174,088–250,350

  7. Train, car ferry via Shimonoseki

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokuratrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Shimonoseki to Busan Int'l portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Busan Station to Seoul Stationtrain train
    17h 59m
    ₩140,522–252,084

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokuratrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Busan Station to Suseo SRTtrain train
    18h 2m
    ₩169,522–247,084

Kumamoto to Seoul by train, taxi, car ferry, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket₩175,595Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Kumamoto to Seoul.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 721.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Seoul, South Korea?

There is no direct connection from Kumamoto to Seoul. However, you can take the train to Hakata Fukuoka, walk to Hakata, take the subway to Fukuoka Airport, walk to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) airport, fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN), walk to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, then take the train to Seoul Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kumamoto to Suseo SRT via Hakata Fukuoka, Hakata Port International Terminal, Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal, and Busan Station in around 11h 4m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around South Korea

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