There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto to Yanagawa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kami-Kumamoto to Ōmutatrain JB: Kagoshima Line Local / ...
1h 21mDrive 59.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto to Yanagawacar 59.4 km
54 min¥1,022–1,476Bus
- Take the bus from Tōricho-suji to Miyanojinbus Hinokuni
2h 47m¥2,990–7,061Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumamoto to Yanagawataxi 59.4 km
54 min¥26,000–32,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Yanagawa is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Yanagawa is to drive which takes 54 min and costs ¥1000 - ¥1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Yanagawa. However, there are services departing from Tōricho-suji and arriving at Nishitetsu Kurume via Miyanojin Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Yanagawa. However, there are services departing from Kami-Kumamoto and arriving at Nishitetsuyanagawa via Omuta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Yanagawa is 61 km. The road distance is 59.4 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Yanagawa without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Kumamoto to Yanagawa, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Yanagawa bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Tōricho-suji station.
Kumamoto to Yanagawa train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kami-Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Yanagawa is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥7500 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Yanagawa, Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Kami-Kumamoto to Ōmuta hourly, and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, Nishitetsu Bus operates a bus from Tōricho-suji to Miyanojin every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2,500–6,500 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kami-Kumamoto to Ōmuta
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Tōricho-suji to Miyanojin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- ¥26,000–32,000
Uber
- Website
- higokotsu-group.com
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
Daiichi Kotsu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 96 354 2222
- Website
- daiichikoutsu.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Kumamoto to Yanagawa bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Miyanojin station.
Kumamoto to Yanagawa train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Ōmuta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Yanagawa is 59 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Kumamoto to Yanagawa.
There are 201+ hotels available in Yanagawa.