There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto to Usuki by train, bus, or car
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Train via Kitakyushu
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokuratrain
- Take the train from Kokura to Ōitatrain
- Take the train from Oita to Usuki(Oita)train
3h 46mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakura-cho Bus Terminal No.6 to Kaname Machibus Yamabiko
5h 7m¥1,000–3,700Drive 127 km
- Drive from Kumamoto to Usukicar 127 km
2h 16m¥2,204–3,183Train
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Oitatrain [188397] Ltd. Exp. Kyushu Odan Tokkyu 3
3h 54m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Usuki is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Usuki is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Usuki. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakura-cho Bus Terminal No.6 and arriving at Kaname Machi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Usuki. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Usuki(Oita) via Kokura and Oita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Usuki is 322 km. The road distance is 127 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Usuki without a car is to train via Kitakyushu which takes 3h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Kumamoto to Usuki, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Usuki bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakura-cho Bus Terminal No.6 station.
Kumamoto to Usuki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Usuki is to train via Kitakyushu which takes 3h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1000 - ¥3700 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Usuki, Oita Prefecture, Japan?
You can take a train from Kumamoto to Usuki(Oita) via Kokura, Ōita, and Oita in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Kumamoto Sakura-cho Bus Terminal No.6 to Kaname Machi 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,000–3,700 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,200
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kokura to Ōita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Oita to Usuki(Oita)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kumamoto to Oita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Sakura-cho Bus Terminal No.6 to Kaname Machi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,700
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto to Usuki bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Kaname Machi station.
Kumamoto to Usuki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Usuki is 127 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Kumamoto to Usuki.
There are 68+ hotels available in Usuki.







