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

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There are 9 ways to get from Nagano to Kumamoto by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kumamototrain train
    8h 28m

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Nagano to Sannomiya Stationnightbus night bus
    2. Take the night bus from Sannomiya Station to Kumamoto Sakuramachi BTnightbus night bus Sunrise
    19h 14m
    ¥17,600–24,700

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Kyoto Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kyoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Tōricho-sujibus bus
    13h 16m

  4. Drive 1,069.7 km

    1. Drive from Nagano to Kumamotocar car 1,069.7 km
    14h 28m
    ¥18,557–26,805

  5. Train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Muraitrain train
    2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane MMJ - FUK
    3. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamototrain train
    5h 34m
    ¥33,992–51,547

  6. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane HND - KMJ
    5h 51m
    ¥17,818–48,975

  7. Train to Komatsu Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain train
    2. Fly from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane KMQ - FUK
    3. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamototrain train
    6h 27m
    ¥33,728–72,609

  8. Train to Komaki Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane NKM - KMJ
    7h 33m

  9. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane NGO - KMJ
    7h 40m

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥29,333Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,070.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a train from Nagano to Kumamoto via Nagoya and Shin Osaka in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nagano to Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT via Sannomiya Station in around 19h 14m.

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