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How to get fromOsaka to Kumamoto Stationby train, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Osaka to Kumamoto Station by train, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kumamototrain train Sakura / ...
    3h 24m
    ¥9,500–14,000

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Ōsaka Station to Kumamotonightbus night bus Sunrise
    10h 7m
    ¥8,000–12,000

  3. Drive 679.9 km

    1. Drive from Osaka to Kumamoto Stationcar car 679.9 km
    8h 51m
    ¥11,796–17,039

  4. Fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane ITM - KMJ
    2. Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain train
    3h 49m

  5. Fly to Fukuoka Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane ITM - FUK
    2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamototrain train
    3h 54m
    ¥14,059–22,860

  6. Fly to Kagoshima Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane plane ITM - KOJ
    2. Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamototrain train
    4h 48m
    ¥14,389–43,110

Osaka to Kumamoto Station by train

Calendar140Weekly Trains
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket¥9,500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 649 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kumamoto Station, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Kumamoto hourly. Tickets cost ¥9,500–14,000 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Ōsaka Station to Kumamoto once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000–12,000 and the journey takes 10h 7m.

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