There are 8 ways to get from Kyoto to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) by plane, train, bus, car ferry, rideshare, or car
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Fly from Osaka International Airport
best- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane ITM - KMJ
3h 7m¥13,439–26,510Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Chuo-Doribus Sorin
- Take the bus from Oita Chuo-Dori to Aso Kumamoto Airport Bus Stop No.3bus Yamabiko
16h 10m¥8,800–17,500Train
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kumamototrain Sakura / ...
6h 9m¥10,319–16,259Train, car ferry, bus
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain
- Take the carferry from Osaka Nanko Cosmo to Beppucarferry
- Take the bus from Beppu Kotsu Center to Aso Kumamoto Airportbus
19h 13m¥18,006–24,367Train to Komaki Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
- Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane NKM - KMJ
3h 44mTrain to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
- Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane NGO - KMJ
3h 51mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kyoto to Kumamoto-KMJ716.4 km
9h 20mDrive 716.4 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)car 716.4 km
9h 20m¥12,421–17,941
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) is to train which costs ¥10000 - ¥17000 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥13000 - ¥27000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ). However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Aso Kumamoto Airport Bus Stop No.3 via Oita Chuo-Dori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ). However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Kumamoto via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Kyoto and Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) is 526 km. The road distance is 716.4 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs ¥10000 - ¥17000.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Kyoto to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), including transfers.
Kyoto to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥13000 - ¥27000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥10000 - ¥17000 and takes 6h 9m, you could also bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥18000 and takes 16h 10m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), Japan?
Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and Amakusa Airlines fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Aso Kumamoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–39,000
Flights from Komaki Airport to Aso Kumamoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥22,000–55,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Aso Kumamoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥26,000–65,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Komaki Airport to Aso Kumamoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥22,000–55,000
Flights from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Aso Kumamoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥21,000–55,000
- Website
- amx.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Aso Kumamoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥23,000–39,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥9,500–14,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-001631
- Website
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Chuo-Dori
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–14,000
- Schedules at
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Oita Chuo-Dori to Aso Kumamoto Airport Bus Stop No.3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,700
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Beppu Kotsu Center to Aso Kumamoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Website
- ferry-sunflower.co.jp
Car ferry from Osaka Nanko Cosmo to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–18,000
- Schedules at
- ferry-sunflower.co.jp
- Bed in dormitory
- ¥12,000–18,000
- Standard Single
- ¥16,000–18,000
- Superior Single
- ¥20,000–23,000
- Semi Suite
- ¥31,000–34,000
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kyoto to Kumamoto-KMJ
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Chuo-Dori station.
Kyoto to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kumamoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) is 716 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Kyoto to Kumamoto Airport (KMJ).
There are 505+ hotels available in Kumamoto Airport (KMJ).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kyoto and Kumamoto Airport (KMJ). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.