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729 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Kyoto to Kumamoto

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Cheapest
By car (729 km)
8 h 22 min
729 km.
from $40
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Plane from Kyoto (Itami Airport) to Kumamoto (Fukuoka Airport)
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Rideshare
8 h 22 min
729 km.
from $9.51
Train, Plane (Train to Osaka International Airport)
3 h 56 min
525 km.
from $156.90
Bus, Plane
4 h 18 min
525 km.
from $164.51
Train, Plane (Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport)
4 h 53 min
525 km.
from $243.91

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$431.92
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$419.22
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kagoshima
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$279.48

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$292.18
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$368.41
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kagoshima
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$304.89

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kagoshima
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$304.89

Amakusa Airlines

Website:
amx.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$317.59

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$114.33–$165.15
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.06–$30.49
Train from Hakata to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.95–$43.19
Train from Kyōto to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$50.81
Train from Kyōto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.63–$152.44
Train from Hakata to Shin-Tamana
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11
Train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Shin-Tamana
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.65–$59.71

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$21.60

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Kyoto Subway

Website:
www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
Train from Imadegawa to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.78–$2.16

Bus operators

Willer Express

Phone:
(050) 5805-0383
Email:
Website:
willerexpress.com/en/
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.76–$88.93

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Kyōto to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
11h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98–$95.28

Nishitetsu

Phone:
0570-00-1010
Website:
nishitetsu.jp/en/
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto?

The cheapest way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto is to night bus and bus which costs $39.13 - $97.83 and takes 12h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto?

The fastest way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Kyōto (Station) and Kumamoto?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kyōto and arriving at Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Kyōto (Station) and Kumamoto?

No, there is no direct train from Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Kumamoto via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto?

The distance between Kyōto (Station) and Kumamoto is 686 km. The road distance is 726.9 km.

How do I travel from Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto without a car?

The best way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto bus from?

Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyōto station.

Where do I catch the Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto train from?

Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Where does the Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto bus arrive?

Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT station.

Where does the Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto train arrive?

Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kumamoto station.

Can I drive from Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto is 727 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Kyōto (Station) to Kumamoto.

Where can I stay near Kumamoto?

There are 278+ hotels available in Kumamoto. Prices start at $25.66 per night.
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