There are 4 ways to get from Tamana Eki to Kumamoto by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tamana to Kami-Kumamototrain JB: Kagoshima Line Local / ...
25 minBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tamana Sta. to Shiyakusho Maebus A3-2：玉名駅前→木葉～大倉→桜町バスターミナル
1h 11m¥200–1,100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tamana Eki to Kumamototaxi 25.7 km
25 min¥7,500–9,500Drive 25.7 km
- Drive from Tamana Eki to Kumamotocar 25.7 km
25 min¥443–640
Tamana Eki to Kumamoto by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamana Eki to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥440 - ¥650 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Tamana Eki to Kumamoto is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs ¥7500 - ¥9500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tamana Sta. and arriving at Shiyakusho Mae. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tamana and arriving at Kami-Kumamoto. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Tamana Eki and Kumamoto is 24 km. The road distance is 25.7 km.
The best way to get from Tamana Eki to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs .
The train from Tamana to Kami-Kumamoto takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Tamana Eki to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Tamana Sta. station.
Tamana Eki to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Tamana station.
The best way to get from Tamana Eki to Kumamoto is to train which takes 25 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥200 - ¥1100 and takes 1h 11m.
What companies run services between Tamana Eki, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Tamana to Kami-Kumamoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Tamana Sta. to Shiyakusho Mae every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥200–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 11m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Tamana to Kami-Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Tamana Sta. to Shiyakusho Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥200–1,100
- Website
- Sanko Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–9,500
Asahi Taxi
- Phone
- +81 96-354-4188
- Website
- 354-4188.com
Kumamoto Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 96-369-6868
- Website
- kumamoto-kotsu.co.jp
Kumamoto Taxi
- Phone
- +81 96-379-2255
- Website
- kumataku.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tamana Eki to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Shiyakusho Mae station.
Tamana Eki to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kami-Kumamoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamana Eki to Kumamoto is 26 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Tamana Eki to Kumamoto.
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