There are 6 ways to get from Kumamoto to Shibushi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Nishimiyakonojotrain [37883] Jr Nippo / ...
3h 41mDrive 187.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto to Shibushicar 187.9 km
2h 45m¥3,260–4,708Train, bus
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain Sakura / ...
- Take the bus from Kagoshima Chuo Station to Kagoshima Shibushi portbus
4h 5m¥4,257–5,170Bus
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Kagoshima Airportbus Kirishima
- Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Shibushibus
5h 59m¥5,850Bus via Ebino
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Ebino ICbus
- Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Shibushibus
6h 29m¥6,820Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Miyazakibus
- Take the train from Miyazaki to Shibushitrain [37602] JR Nichinan / ...
7h 54m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Shibushi is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Shibushi is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Shibushi. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT and arriving at Shibushi via Kagoshima Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Shibushi. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Nishimiyakonojo via Kagoshima-Chuo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Shibushi is 265 km. The road distance is 187.9 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Shibushi without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Kumamoto to Shibushi, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Shibushi bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT station.
Kumamoto to Shibushi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Shibushi is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5850 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Shibushi, Japan?
You can take a train from Kumamoto to Shibushi via Kagoshima Chuo, Kagoshima-Chuo, and Nishimiyakonojo in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Shibushi via Kagoshima Airport and Kagoshima Airport in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Nishimiyakonojo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Miyazaki to Shibushi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Website
- ferry-sunflower.co.jp
Bus from Kagoshima Chuo Station to Kagoshima Shibushi port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900
- Schedules at
- ferry-sunflower.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Kagoshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Ebino IC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,171
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Miyazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kagoshima Airport to Shibushi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,650
- Schedules at
- iwasaki-corp.com
Bus from Kagoshima Airport to Shibushi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,650
- Schedules at
- iwasaki-corp.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto to Shibushi bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Kagoshima Airport station.
Kumamoto to Shibushi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kagoshima Chuo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Shibushi is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Kumamoto to Shibushi.
There are 24+ hotels available in Shibushi.