There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto to Yamaguchi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokuratrain
- Take the train from Kokura to Shin Yamaguchitrain
- Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yamaguchitrain
2h 14m¥3,521–5,009Bus
cheapest- 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 / ...
- Take the bus from Hakata BT to Yudaonsendobus Fukuoka Yamaguchi Liner
6h 55m¥3,380–5,700Drive 241.3 km
- Drive from Kumamoto to Yamaguchicar 241.3 km
3h 15m¥4,123–5,955Train via Kurume
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Shin Yamaguchitrain
- Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yamaguchitrain
2h 59m¥3,524–4,948
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Yamaguchi is to train via Kurume which costs ¥3500 - ¥5000 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Yamaguchi is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Yamaguchi. However, there are services departing from Torichosuji and arriving at Yudaonsendo via Hakata BT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Yamaguchi. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Yamaguchi via Kokura and Shin-Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Yamaguchi is 234 km. The road distance is 241.3 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Yamaguchi without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Kumamoto to Yamaguchi, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Yamaguchi bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Torichosuji station.
Kumamoto to Yamaguchi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Yamaguchi is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 55m.
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 Torichosuji to Yudaonsendo via Hakata BT in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kumamoto to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kokura to Shin Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–330
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Tosu to Shin Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–330
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Torichosuji to Hakata Bus Terminal(Kosoku)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–2,500
- Website
- Sanko Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto to Yamaguchi bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal(Kosoku) station.
Kumamoto to Yamaguchi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Yamaguchi is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Kumamoto to Yamaguchi.
There are 68+ hotels available in Yamaguchi.