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Kumamoto, Japan → Iya Valley, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kumamoto to Iya Valley

Composite routes from Kumamoto to Iya Valley

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Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Kochi
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$698.70
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Kochi
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$203.26
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Tokushima
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$317.59

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Kochi
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.68–$393.81

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kumamoto to Okayama
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.93–$127.04
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.95–$43.19

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Okayama to Oboke
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.68–$38.11
Train from Kochi(Kochi) to Oboke
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.51–$25.41
Train from Tokushima to Awa-Ikeda
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95

JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-4592
Website:
jr-shikoku.co.jp/
Train from Kochi(Kochi) to Oboke
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Train from Tokushima to Awa-Ikeda
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Bus operators

JR Shikoku Bus

Website:
jr-shikokubus.co.jp/
Bus from Kawauchi Inter to Miyoshi
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$31.51

Nishitetsu

Phone:
0570-00-1010
Website:
nishitetsu.jp/en/
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95

Iyotetsu

Website:
iyotetsu.co.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kawauchi
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 Saganoseki to Misaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.41

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Iya Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Iya Valley is to drive and car ferry which costs $46.74 - $70.65 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Iya Valley?

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Iya Valley is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 26m and costs $46.74 - $70.65 .

How far is it from Kumamoto to Iya Valley?

The distance between Kumamoto and Iya Valley is 626 km.

How do I travel from Kumamoto to Iya Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Iya Valley without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Kumamoto to Iya Valley?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Kumamoto to Iya Valley, including transfers.

Train or bus from Kumamoto to Iya Valley?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Iya Valley is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $206.52 and takes 15h 28m.

Where can I stay near Iya Valley?

There are 31+ hotels available in Iya Valley. Prices start at $18.48 per night.
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