There are 4 ways to get from Ureshino to Kumamoto (State) by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ureshinoshiyakushoshiotachosha-mae(Ureshino City Hall Shiota Government Building) to Takeo-Onsen Station South Exitbus 祐徳線
- Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Shin-Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain
2h 26mDrive 102.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Ureshino to Kumamotocar 102.7 km
1h 38m¥1,784–2,577Bus
- Take the bus from Ureshino Bus Center to Kōsoku Kiyama kudaribus Kyushu
- Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus Hinokuni
4h 40m¥3,457–5,531Train
- Take the train from Hizenkashima to Shin-Tosutrain [36293] JR Nagasaki / ...
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain Sakura
3h 18m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ureshino to Kumamoto (State) is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ureshino to Kumamoto (State) is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ureshino to Kumamoto (State). However, there are services departing from Ureshinoshiyakushoshiotachosha-mae(Ureshino City Hall Shiota Government Building) and arriving at Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal via Ureshino Bus Center and Kiyama AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ureshino to Kumamoto (State). However, there are services departing from Hizenkashima and arriving at Kumamoto via Shin Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Ureshino and Kumamoto (State) is 132 km. The road distance is 102.7 km.
The best way to get from Ureshino to Kumamoto (State) without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Ureshino to Kumamoto (State), including transfers.
Ureshino to Kumamoto (State) bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Ureshino Bus Center station.
Ureshino to Kumamoto (State) train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Hizenkashima station.
The best way to get from Ureshino to Kumamoto (State) is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥3400 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Ureshino, Saga, Japan and Kumamoto (State), Japan?
You can take a bus from Ureshinoshiyakushoshiotachosha-mae(Ureshino City Hall Shiota Government Building) to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal via Ureshino Bus Center and Kiyama AP in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ureshinoshiyakushoshiotachosha-mae(Ureshino City Hall Shiota Government Building) to Kumamoto via Hizen-Kashima Station, Hizenkashima, and Shin Tosu in around 3h 18m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Takeo-Onsen to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Hizenkashima to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0954-63-3111
- Website
- yutoku.jp
Bus from Ureshinoshiyakushoshiotachosha-mae(Ureshino City Hall Shiota Government Building) to Takeo-Onsen Station South Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥410–600
- Website
- https://www.yutoku.jp/
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Ureshino Bus Center to Kōsoku Kiyama kudari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,400
- Schedules at
- jik.nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kiyama AP to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,500
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Ureshino to Kumamoto (State) bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kōsoku Kiyama kudari station.
Ureshino to Kumamoto (State) train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ureshino to Kumamoto (State) is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Ureshino to Kumamoto (State).
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