There are 4 ways to get from Saga to Kumamoto by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Saga to Shin-Tosutrain Midori / ...
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain Sakura
1h 23mDrive 74.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Saga to Kumamotocar 74.2 km
1h 4m¥1,276–1,842Bus
- Take the bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Kiyama PAbus Saga
- Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Tōricho-sujibus Hinokuni
2h 23m¥2,900–6,253Taxi
- Take the taxi from Saga to Kumamototaxi 74.2 km
1h 4m¥22,000–27,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saga to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Saga to Kumamoto is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Saga to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Saga Daini Godochosha and arriving at Tōricho-suji via Kiyama AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Saga to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Saga and arriving at Kumamoto via Shin Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Saga and Kumamoto is 94 km. The road distance is 74.2 km.
The best way to get from Saga to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Saga to Kumamoto, including transfers.
Saga to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Saga Daini Godochosha station.
Saga to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Saga station.
The best way to get from Saga to Kumamoto is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥6500 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Saga, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Saga to Kumamoto via Shin Tosu in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Tōricho-suji via Kiyama AP in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Saga to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Kiyama PA
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,800
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kiyama AP to Tōricho-suji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,500
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- ¥22,000–27,000
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More Questions & Answers
Saga to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kiyama PA station.
Saga to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saga to Kumamoto is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Saga to Kumamoto.
There are 492+ hotels available in Kumamoto.