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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kochi to Kumamoto

Composite routes from Kochi to Kumamoto

Cheapest
9 h 37 min
Car
332 km.
from $18
Fastest
59 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kochi Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$698.70
Plane from Kochi Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$177.85

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kochi Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.68–$381.11
Plane from Kochi Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$368.41

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Okayama to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.93–$127.04
Train from Hakata to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.95–$43.19

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Gomen to Okayama
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$50.81

Bus operators

JR Shikoku Bus

Website:
jr-shikokubus.co.jp/
Bus from Harimaya Bridge BT to Okayama
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.63
Bus from Harimayabashi to Kawauchi
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.55

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

Iyotetsu

Website:
iyotetsu.co.jp
Bus from Kawauchi IC to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.09–$82.57

Other operators

Kokudou Kyuunishi Ferry

Phone:
(097) 575-1020
Website:
koku94.jp/
Other from Misaki to Saganoseki
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.41

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi (State) to Kumamoto?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi (State) to Kumamoto is to drive and car ferry which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 6h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi (State) to Kumamoto?

The fastest way to get from Kochi (State) to Kumamoto is to fly and train which takes 4h 24m and costs $97.83 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct train between Kochi (State) and Kumamoto?

No, there is no direct train from Kochi (State) to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Gomen and arriving at Kumamoto via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Kochi (State) to Kumamoto?

The distance between Kochi (State) and Kumamoto is 658 km.

How do I travel from Kochi (State) to Kumamoto without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi (State) to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Kochi (State) to Kumamoto?

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Kochi (State) to Kumamoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kochi (State) to Kumamoto train from?

Kochi (State) to Kumamoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Gomen station.

Train, bus or fly from Kochi (State) to Kumamoto?

The best way to get from Kochi (State) to Kumamoto is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $108.70 - $347.83 and takes 5h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 16h 13m.

Where does the Kochi (State) to Kumamoto train arrive?

Kochi (State) to Kumamoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Okayama station.

Where can I stay near Kumamoto?

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