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How to get fromShimonoseki to Asoby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shimonoseki to Aso by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kokura to Kumamototrain train
    2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain train
    3. Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train train
    4h 18m

  2. Drive 156.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shimonoseki to Asocar car 156.5 km
    2h 36m
    ¥2,688–3,883

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimonoseki Station to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Mashiki ICbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mashiki IC to Aso Stationbus bus
    5h 39m

  4. Train via Beppu

    1. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain train Sonic / ...
    2. Take the train from Beppu to Aso(Kumamoto)train train [188399] Ltd. Exp. Kyushu Odan Tokkyu 2
    5h

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain train Sonic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Beppu Station Honmachi to Aso Stationbus bus Kyushu Odan Bus
    6h 16m

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  • Distance: 213.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Shimonoseki, Japan and Aso, Kumamoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Shimonoseki to Aso(Kumamoto) via Kokura, Kumamoto, and Higoozu in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shimonoseki Station to Aso Station via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and Mashiki IC in around 5h 39m.

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