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How to get fromKumamoto to Yamaguchiby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kumamoto to Yamaguchi by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokuratrain train
    2. Take the train from Kokura to Shin Yamaguchitrain train
    3. Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yamaguchitrain train
    2h 14m
    ¥3,521–5,009

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus bus Hinokuni
    2. Take the bus from Fukuoka Tenjin to Yudaonsendobus bus Fukuoka Yamaguchi Liner
    7h 1m
    ¥5,700–7,073

  3. Drive 241.3 km

    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Yamaguchicar car 241.3 km
    3h 15m
    ¥4,186–6,047

  4. Train via Kurume

    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosutrain train
    2. Take the train from Shin Tosu to Shin Yamaguchitrain train
    3. Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yamaguchitrain train
    2h 59m
    ¥3,524–4,948

  5. Train via Shimonoseki

    1. Take the train from Kami-Kumamoto to Mojitrain train JB/JA: Kagoshima Line Local
    2. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Shin-Yamaguchitrain train San-yō Line Local
    6h 44m

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  • Distance: 234.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Kumamoto to Yamaguchi via Kokura and Shin-Yamaguchi in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Yudaonsendo via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and Fukuoka Tenjin in around 7h 1m.

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