There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto to Tosu by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosutrain Tsubame
35 min¥1,000–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Miyanojinbus Hinokuni
1h 35m¥2,500–6,500Drive 75.7 km
- Drive from Kumamoto to Tosucar 75.7 km
1h 4m¥1,313–1,897Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumamoto to Tosutaxi 75.7 km
1h 4m¥23,000–28,000
Kumamoto to Tosu by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Tosu is to train which costs ¥1000 - ¥1600 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Tosu is to train which takes 35 min and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal and arriving at Miyanojin. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Shin Tosu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Kumamoto and Tosu is 72 km. The road distance is 75.7 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Tosu without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600.
The train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu takes 35 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Kumamoto to Tosu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.
Kumamoto to Tosu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Tosu is to train which takes 35 min and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥6500 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Tosu, Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu every 2 hours, and the journey takes 35 min. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Nishitetsu Bus operates a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Miyanojin every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2,500–6,500 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Miyanojin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- ¥23,000–28,000
Asahi Taxi
- Phone
- +81 96-354-4188
- Website
- 354-4188.com
Kumamoto Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 96-369-6868
- Website
- kumamoto-kotsu.co.jp
Kumamoto Taxi
- Phone
- +81 96-379-2255
- Website
- kumataku.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto to Tosu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Miyanojin station.
Kumamoto to Tosu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Tosu is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Kumamoto to Tosu.
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