There are 3 ways to get from Yamaguchi to Kumamoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Yamaguchi to Shin-Yamaguchitrain Yamaguchi / ...
- Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kumamototrain Sakura
2h 40m¥3,434–4,925Bus
- Take the bus from Yudaonsendo to Hakata BTbus Fukuoka Yamaguchi Liner
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Tōricho-sujibus Hinokuni
5h 50m¥5,100–6,000Drive 242.1 km
- Drive from Yamaguchi to Kumamotocar 242.1 km
3h 16m¥3,703–5,349
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yamaguchi to Kumamoto is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Yamaguchi to Kumamoto is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamaguchi to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Yudaonsendo and arriving at Tōricho-suji via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamaguchi to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Yamaguchi and arriving at Kumamoto via Shin Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Yamaguchi and Kumamoto is 234 km. The road distance is 242.1 km.
The best way to get from Yamaguchi to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Yamaguchi to Kumamoto, including transfers.
Yamaguchi to Kumamoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., depart from Yudaonsendo station.
Yamaguchi to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamaguchi station.
The best way to get from Yamaguchi to Kumamoto is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Yamaguchi, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Yamaguchi to Kumamoto via Shin Yamaguchi in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yudaonsendo to Tōricho-suji via Hakata Bus Terminal in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Yamaguchi to Shin-Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–330
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Yudaonsendo to Hakata BT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Tōricho-suji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Tōricho-suji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–2,500
- Website
- Sanko Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Yamaguchi to Kumamoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., arrive at Hakata BT station.
Yamaguchi to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Yamaguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamaguchi to Kumamoto is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Yamaguchi to Kumamoto.
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