There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto to Usuki Stone Buddhas by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Nakahandatrain [188397] Ltd. Exp. Kyushu Odan Tokkyu 3
2h 57mDrive 121.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto to Usuki Stone Buddhascar 121.8 km
2h 10m¥2,117–3,058Bus
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakura-cho Bus Terminal No.6 to Kaname Machibus Yamabiko
5h 19m¥2,900–6,100Train via Oita
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Oitatrain [188397] Ltd. Exp. Kyushu Odan Tokkyu 3
4h 6m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Usuki Stone Buddhas is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Usuki Stone Buddhas is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Usuki Stone Buddhas. 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 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Usuki Stone Buddhas. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Nakahanda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Usuki Stone Buddhas is 152 km. The road distance is 121.8 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Usuki Stone Buddhas without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Kumamoto to Usuki Stone Buddhas, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Usuki Stone Buddhas bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakura-cho Bus Terminal No.6 station.
Kumamoto to Usuki Stone Buddhas train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Usuki Stone Buddhas is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥6500 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Usuki Stone Buddhas, Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Kumamoto to Nakahanda twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 37m. 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
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Nakahanda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Stone Buddhas bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Kaname Machi station.
Kumamoto to Usuki Stone Buddhas train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Nakahanda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Usuki Stone Buddhas is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Kumamoto to Usuki Stone Buddhas.
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