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Three ways to Travel from Kumamoto to Kyoto
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By car (728 km)
Fastest
Plane from Kumamoto (Fukuoka Airport) to Kyoto (Itami Airport)
Other
Rideshare
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
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?
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto is to night bus which costs $52.17 - $81.52 and takes 12h 19m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto?
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .
Is there a direct bus between Kumamoto and Kyoto?
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT and arriving at Kyōto. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 19m.
Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Kyoto?
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Kyōto via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
How far is it from Kumamoto to Kyoto?
The distance between Kumamoto and Kyoto is 686 km. The road distance is 728.3 km.
How do I travel from Kumamoto to Kyoto without a car?
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .
How long does it take to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto?
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Kyoto bus from?
Kumamoto to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT station.
Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Kyoto train from?
Kumamoto to Kyoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kumamoto station.
Train or fly from Kumamoto to Kyoto?
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Kyoto is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $108.70 - $217.39 and takes 4h 2m.
Where does the Kumamoto to Kyoto bus arrive?
Kumamoto to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kyōto station.
Where does the Kumamoto to Kyoto train arrive?
Kumamoto to Kyoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Can I drive from Kumamoto to Kyoto?
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Kyoto is 728 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Kumamoto to Kyoto.
Where can I stay near Kyoto?
There are 2797+ hotels available in Kyoto. Prices start at $27.27 per night.
