There are 3 ways to get from Nobeoka to Kumamoto by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nobeoka to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus Tokkyu Takachiho
4h 8m¥4,000Drive 117.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Nobeoka to Kumamotocar 117.9 km
1h 41m¥2,048–2,957Train
- Take the train from Nobeoka to Ōitatrain
- Take the train from Ōita to Kokuratrain
- Take the train from Kokura to Kumamototrain
5h 15m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nobeoka to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥3000 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Nobeoka to Kumamoto is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nobeoka and arriving at Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Nobeoka to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Nobeoka and arriving at Kumamoto via Ōita and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Nobeoka and Kumamoto is 139 km. The road distance is 117.9 km.
The best way to get from Nobeoka to Kumamoto without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥4000.
The bus from Nobeoka to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal takes 4h 8m including transfers and departs once daily.
Nobeoka to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Nobeoka station.
Nobeoka to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Nobeoka station.
The best way to get from Nobeoka to Kumamoto is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Nobeoka, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
Sanko Bus operates a bus from Nobeoka to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nobeoka to Kumamoto via Ōita and Kokura in around 5h 15m.
- 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 Ōita to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kokura to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,200
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Nobeoka to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nobeoka to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.
Nobeoka to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Ōita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nobeoka to Kumamoto is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Nobeoka to Kumamoto.
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