There are 4 ways to get from Nagato to Kumamoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagatoshi to Asatrain
- Take the train from Asa to Shin-Yamaguchitrain
- Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kumamototrain
4h 30m¥4,470–6,399Drive 231.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagato to Kumamotocar 231.9 km
3h 10m¥4,026–5,816Bus
- Take the bus from Mine IC to Hakata Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Tōricho-sujibus Hinokuni
5h 3m¥13,127–17,059Train, bus
- Take the train from Nagatoshi to Asatrain
- Take the train from Shin Shimonoseki to Hakata Fukuokatrain
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus
5h 33m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagato to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Nagato to Kumamoto is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagato to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Mine IC and arriving at Tōricho-suji via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagato to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Nagatoshi and arriving at Kumamoto via Asa and Shin Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Nagato and Kumamoto is 303 km. The road distance is 231.9 km.
The best way to get from Nagato to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Nagato to Kumamoto, including transfers.
Nagato to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Bocho Kotsu, depart from Mine IC station.
Nagato to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagatoshi station.
The best way to get from Nagato to Kumamoto is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥13000 - ¥18000 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Nagato, Yamaguchi, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagatoshi to Kumamoto via Asa and Shin Yamaguchi in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nagato to Tōricho-suji via Mine IC and Hakata Bus Terminal in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nagatoshi to Asa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Asa to Shin-Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Nagatoshi to Asa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Shimonoseki to Hakata Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0834-22-7801
- Website
- bochobus.co.jp
Bus from Mine IC to Hakata Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–3,000
- Schedules at
- bochobus.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥1,700–3,000
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Tōricho-suji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,800
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nagato to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Bocho Kotsu, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal station.
Nagato to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Asa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagato to Kumamoto is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Nagato to Kumamoto.
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