There are 4 ways to get from Tamana to Kumamoto by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Higo-Ikura to Kami-Kumamototrain JB: Kagoshima Line Local / ...
21 minBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Takaseoohashiguchi to Shiyakusho Maebus A3-2：玉名駅前→木葉～大倉→桜町バスターミナル
1h 5m¥200–1,100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tamana to Kumamototaxi 25.5 km
24 min¥7,500–9,500Drive 25.5 km
- Drive from Tamana to Kumamotocar 25.5 km
24 min¥443–640
Tamana to Kumamoto by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamana to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥440 - ¥650 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Tamana to Kumamoto is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs ¥7500 - ¥9500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Takaseoohashiguchi and arriving at Shiyakusho Mae. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Higo-Ikura and arriving at Kami-Kumamoto. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Tamana and Kumamoto is 20 km. The road distance is 25.5 km.
The best way to get from Tamana to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs .
The train from Higo-Ikura to Kami-Kumamoto takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Tamana to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Takaseoohashiguchi station.
Tamana to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Higo-Ikura station.
The best way to get from Tamana to Kumamoto is to train which takes 21 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥200 - ¥1100 and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Tamana, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Higo-Ikura to Kami-Kumamoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Takaseoohashiguchi to Shiyakusho Mae every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥200–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Higo-Ikura to Kami-Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Takaseoohashiguchi to Shiyakusho Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥200–1,100
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
- Ave. Duration
- 24 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 to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Shiyakusho Mae station.
Tamana to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kami-Kumamoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamana to Kumamoto is 26 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Tamana to Kumamoto.
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