There are 4 ways to get from Saga to Kumamoto Station 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 76.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Saga to Kumamoto Stationcar 76.4 km
1h 5m¥1,326–1,915Bus
- Take the bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Kiyama PAbus Saga
- Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Musashigaokabus Hinokuni
2h 23m¥2,920–6,413Taxi
- Take the taxi from Saga to Kumamoto Stationtaxi 76.4 km
1h 5m¥23,000–28,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saga to Kumamoto Station is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Saga to Kumamoto Station is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.
No, there is no direct bus from Saga to Kumamoto Station. However, there are services departing from Saga Daini Godochosha and arriving at Kumamoto via Kiyama AP and Musashigaoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Saga to Kumamoto Station. 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 Station is 94 km. The road distance is 76.4 km.
The best way to get from Saga to Kumamoto Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Saga to Kumamoto Station, including transfers.
Saga to Kumamoto Station bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Saga Daini Godochosha station.
Saga to Kumamoto Station train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Saga station.
The best way to get from Saga to Kumamoto Station 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 Station, 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 Kumamoto via Kiyama AP and Musashigaoka 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 Musashigaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,200
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- ¥23,000–28,000
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More Questions & Answers
Saga to Kumamoto Station bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kiyama PA station.
Saga to Kumamoto Station train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saga to Kumamoto Station is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Saga to Kumamoto Station.
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