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Kyoto to Kyushu

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Eight ways to Travel from Kyoto to Kyushu

Composite routes from Kyoto to Kyushu

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Other

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 Nagoya Airfield to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$266.78
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$419.22

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

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Nagoya Airfield to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$266.78

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

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 Kyōto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.63–$152.44
Train from Hakata to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.95–$43.19
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.06–$30.49
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$114.33–$165.15
Train from Kyōto to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$50.81

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Kumamoto to Higoozu
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

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
Train from Kumamoto to Higoozu
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.16–$19.06

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

Bus operators

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

Kumamot Dentetsu

Phone:
096-343-2552
Website:
kumamotodentetsu.co.jp/
Bus from Kumamoto Sta. to Hyakkaen
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.07–$4.95

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kyushu?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kyushu is to night bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 12h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kyushu?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kyushu is to train and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $108.70 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Kyushu?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto to Kyushu. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Hyakkaen Golfjo Mae via Sakuramachi Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Kyushu?

The distance between Kyoto and Kyushu is 702 km. The road distance is 724.8 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Kyushu without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kyushu without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $141.30 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Kyushu?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Kyoto to Kyushu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kyushu bus from?

Kyoto to Kyushu bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyōto station.

Where does the Kyoto to Kyushu bus arrive?

Kyoto to Kyushu bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Kyushu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kyushu is 725 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Kyoto to Kyushu.

Where can I stay near Kyushu?

There are 243+ hotels available in Kyushu. Prices start at $70.42 per night.
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