Rome2Rio

How to get fromShima to Kumamotoby train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

Find Transport to Kumamoto

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Shima to Kumamoto by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ugata to Osaka-Nambatrain train Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kumamototrain train Sakura / ...
    6h 50m
    ¥13,820–19,167

  2. Train, night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ugata to Tsuruhashitrain train Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the nightbus from Abeno Harukas to Kumamoto Sakuramachi BTnightbus night bus Sunrise
    14h 14m
    ¥12,119–16,954

  3. Drive 838.3 km

    1. Drive from Shima to Kumamotocar car 838.3 km
    11h 31m
    ¥14,521–20,974

  4. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport

    1. Take the train from Ugata to Osaka-Uehommachitrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane ITM - KMJ
    6h 34m
    ¥17,647–31,596

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ugata to Tsutrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tsu to Kyotobus bus
    3. Take the train from Kyoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Ueki ICbus bus
    9h 33m

  6. Train to Komaki Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport

    1. Take the train from Ugata to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane NKM - KMJ
    6h 27m
    ¥27,913–54,784

  7. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport

    1. Take the train from Ugata to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane NGO - KMJ
    6h 35m
    ¥27,103–51,934

  8. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ugata to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane NGO - FUK
    3. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamototrain train
    6h 40m
    ¥13,723–25,284

  9. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Kagoshima Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ugata to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane plane NGO - KOJ
    3. Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamototrain train
    7h 29m
    ¥21,053–39,534

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,963Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shima to Kumamoto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 829.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Shima, Mie-ken, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Ugata to Kumamoto via Osaka-Namba, Namba, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Shin Osaka in around 6h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus 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