There are 4 ways to get from Shimonoseki to Kumamoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kokura to Kumamototrain Sakura / ...
1h 46m¥2,419–3,504Bus
- Take the bus from Shimonoseki Station to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus Fukufuku
- Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Tōricho-sujibus Hinokuni
3h 50m¥3,552–4,937Drive 172.1 km
- Drive from Shimonoseki to Kumamotocar 172.1 km
2h 31m¥2,633–3,802Train via Kurume
- Take the train from Kokura to Tosutrain JA/JB: Kagoshima Line Section Rapid / ...
- Take the train from Tosu to Kami-Kumamototrain JB: Kagoshima Line Local / ...
4h 56m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shimonoseki to Kumamoto is to train which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Shimonoseki to Kumamoto is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimonoseki station to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Shimonoseki Station and arriving at Tōricho-suji via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimonoseki to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Shimonoseki and arriving at Kumamoto via Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Shimonoseki and Kumamoto is 166 km. The road distance is 172.1 km.
The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Shimonoseki to Kumamoto, including transfers.
Shimonoseki to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Shimonoseki Station.
Shimonoseki to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kokura station.
The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Kumamoto is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3500 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Shimonoseki, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kokura to Kumamoto hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,200–3,200 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shimonoseki Station to Tōricho-suji via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kokura to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kokura to Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Tosu to Kami-Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Shimonoseki Station to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Tōricho-suji
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,800
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Tōricho-suji
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–2,500
- Website
- Sanko Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Shimonoseki to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal station.
Shimonoseki to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kumamoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimonoseki to Kumamoto is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Shimonoseki to Kumamoto.
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