There are 4 ways to get from Nobeoka to Aso by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nobeoka IC to Takachihobus
- Take the bus from Takachiho to Aso Sta.bus 高千穂バスセンター→高森駅~草千里→阿蘇駅前
3h 58mDrive 92.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Nobeoka to Asocar 92.8 km
1h 24m¥1,595–2,304Train
- Take the train from Nobeoka to Ōitatrain Nichirin / ...
- Take the train from Oita to Aso(Kumamoto)train [188399] Ltd. Exp. Kyushu Odan Tokkyu 2
4h 51mBus via Nobeoka
- Take the bus from Nobeoka to Takachiho Bus Centerbus Tokkyu Takachiho
- Take the bus from Takachiho to Aso Sta.bus 高千穂バスセンター→高森駅~草千里→阿蘇駅前
4h 34m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nobeoka to Aso is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Nobeoka to Aso is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Nobeoka to Aso. However, there are services departing from Nobeoka IC and arriving at Aso Sta. via Takachiho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Nobeoka to Aso. However, there are services departing from Nobeoka and arriving at Aso(Kumamoto) via Oita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Nobeoka and Aso is 105 km. The road distance is 92.8 km.
The best way to get from Nobeoka to Aso without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Nobeoka to Aso, including transfers.
Nobeoka to Aso bus services, operated by Miyazaki Kotsu, depart from Nobeoka IC station.
Nobeoka to Aso train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Nobeoka station.
The best way to get from Nobeoka to Aso is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Nobeoka, Japan and Aso, Kumamoto, Japan?
You can take a bus from Nobeoka IC to Aso Sta. via Takachiho in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nobeoka to Aso(Kumamoto) via Oita in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Nobeoka to Ōita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Oita to Aso(Kumamoto)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0985-32-1000
- Website
- miyakoh.co.jp
Bus from Nobeoka IC to Takachiho
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- miyakoh.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Takachiho to Aso Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–3,000
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
Bus from Nobeoka to Takachiho Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Takachiho to Aso Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–3,000
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
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More Questions & Answers
Nobeoka to Aso bus services, operated by Miyazaki Kotsu, arrive at Takachiho station.
Nobeoka to Aso train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Ōita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nobeoka to Aso is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Nobeoka to Aso.
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