What is the cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Tokyo?

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Tokyo is to fly and train which costs ¥9500 - ¥33000 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Tokyo?

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Tokyo is to train and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥14000 - ¥33000.

Is there a direct bus between Kumamoto and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Tokyo. However, there are services departing from Torichosuji and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Tokyo?

The distance between Kumamoto and Tokyo is 1161 km. The road distance is 1160.8 km.

How do I travel from Kumamoto to Tokyo without a car?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kumamoto to Tokyo?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Kumamoto to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Tokyo bus from?

Kumamoto to Tokyo bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Torichosuji station.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Tokyo train from?

Kumamoto to Tokyo train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Tokyo bus arrive?

Kumamoto to Tokyo bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal(Kosoku) station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Tokyo train arrive?

Kumamoto to Tokyo train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Tokyo is 1161 km. It takes approximately 13h 41m to drive from Kumamoto to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 12805+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Kumamoto to Tokyo - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kumamoto to Tokyo by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hiroshimatrain Sakura
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
6h 42m
Bus, night bus
cheapest
1. 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 / ...
2. Take the nightbus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
17h 36m
¥9,180–28,500
Drive 1,160.8 km
1. Drive from Kumamoto to Tokyocar 1,160.8 km
13h 41m
¥20,139–29,089
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane KMJ - HND
4h 24m
Night bus, bus
1. Take the nightbus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Abeno Harukasnightbus Sunrise
2. Take the bus from Abeno Harukas to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Twinkle
22h 5m
¥14,500–25,700
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane FUK - HND
4h 8m
¥14,288–32,121
Fly Aso Kumamoto Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane KMJ - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 9m
¥9,600–32,600
Train to Saga Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosutrain
2. Fly from Saga Airport (HSG) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane HSG - HND
5h 59m
¥32,004–82,798

Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

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2h 6mAverage Duration

¥14,056Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,161.1 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Kumamoto to Tōkyō Station via Hiroshima in around 6h 42m.

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