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How to get fromKyoto to Kumamotoby train, night bus, car, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Kumamoto by train, night bus, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kumamototrain train Sakura / ...
    4h 22m
    ¥10,119–14,859

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kumamoto Sakuramachi BTnightbus night bus Sunrise
    11h 47m
    ¥8,000–12,000

  3. Drive  708.4 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Kumamotocar car 708.4 km
    9h 13m
    ¥12,213–17,641

  4. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane ITM - KMJ
    4h 14m
    ¥14,213–27,500

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain train Nozomi
    2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus bus Hinokuni
    5h 52m

  6. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane ITM - FUK
    3. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamototrain train
    4h 24m
    ¥14,843–30,860

  7. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane NGO - KMJ
    3. Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain train
    5h 6m

Kyoto to Kumamoto by train

Calendar140Weekly Trains
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket¥10,119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 688.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Kumamoto hourly. Tickets cost ¥9,500–14,000 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000–12,000 and the journey takes 11h 47m.

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