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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kumamoto to Kyoto

Composite routes from Kumamoto to Kyoto

Cheapest
8 h 20 min
Car
728 km.
from $40
Fastest
1 h 23 min
Plane
Other
4 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
513 km.
from $145.54
5 h 26 min
Bus, Train
513 km.
from $127.76
4 h 20 min
Train, Plane
513 km.
from $152.72
4 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
513 km.
from $245

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.95–$431.92
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$419.22

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$292.18
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$368.41

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74

Amakusa Airlines

Website:
amx.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.95–$292.18

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kumamoto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$114.33–$165.15
Train from Hakata to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.63–$152.44
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.95–$43.19
Train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
35 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 Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Kyoto Subway

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

Bus operators

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
12h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98–$95.28

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto (State) is to night bus which costs $53.26 - $81.52 and takes 12h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto (State) is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

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

No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Kyoto (State). However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Marutamachi via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

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

The distance between Kumamoto and Kyoto (State) is 690 km. The road distance is 728.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto (State) without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto (State), including transfers.

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

Kumamoto to Kyoto (State) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kumamoto station.

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

Kumamoto to Kyoto (State) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Kyoto (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Kyoto (State) is 728 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Kumamoto to Kyoto (State).

Where can I stay near Kyoto (State)?

There are 40+ hotels available in Kyoto (State). Prices start at $33 per night.
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