Rome2Rio

How to get fromOkinawa to Kumamotoby bus, plane, taxi, ferry, train, or car

Find Transport to Kumamoto

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Okinawa to Kumamoto by bus, plane, taxi, ferry, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 28 bus, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jagaru Iriguchi to Naha bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Naha Airport (OKA) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane OKA - KMJ
    4h 39m
    ¥23,698–61,221

  2. Fly to Fukuoka Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Naha Airport (OKA) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane OKA - FUK
    2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamototrain train
    4h 54m
    ¥8,818–27,571

  3. Taxi, ferry, train

    1. Take the taxi from Okinawa to 本部旅客待合所taxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from 本部旅客待合所 to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamototrain train
    26h 22m
    ¥28,838–47,268

  4. Fly to Kagoshima Airport, train

    1. Fly from Naha Airport (OKA) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane plane OKA - KOJ
    2. Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamototrain train
    5h 28m
    ¥19,648–70,821

  5. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Okinawa to 本部旅客待合所car car
    2. Take the ferry from 本部旅客待合所 to 宮之浦ferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Yakushima to Kagoshimaferry ferry
    4. Drive from Kagoshima to Kumamotocar car
    26h 58m
    ¥29,153–40,021

Naha Airport (OKA) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket¥50,929Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Okinawa to Kumamoto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 853.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Okinawa to Kumamoto. However, you can take the line 28 bus to Naha bus Terminal, walk to 旭橋駅, take the train to 那覇空港駅, walk to Naha Airport (OKA) airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), walk to Kumamoto Airport, take the shuttle to Higo-Ōzu Station, walk to Higoozu, then take the train to Kumamoto. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to 本部旅客待合所, take the ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所, walk to Takamibaba, take the vehicle to Kagoshimachuoekimae, walk to Kagoshima Chuo, then take the train to Kumamoto.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides