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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Kumamoto to Shimane

Cheapest
5 h 30 min
Car
462 km.
from $25

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Izumo
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$355.70
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Izumo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$203.26

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Izumo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.96–$457.33

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 Hakata to Okayama
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$69.87–$107.98
Train from Kumamoto to Shin-Yamaguchi
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$47.00–$69.87
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 Matsue
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.38–$54.63
Train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Izumoshi
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.73–$63.52

Bus operators

Chugoku JR Bus Company

Phone:
0570-666-012
Website:
chugoku-jrbus.co.jp/
Bus from Okayama Station to Matsue
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Izumoshi
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.36–$82.57

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

Chutetsu Bus

Phone:
(086)222-6601
Website:
chutetsu-bus.co.jp/index.htm
Bus from Okayama Station to Matsue
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.33–$30.49

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Shimane?

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Shimane is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Shimane?

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Shimane is to train and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $119.57 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Shimane?

No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Shimane. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Matsueshinjikoonsen via Shin-Yamaguchi and Dentetsuizumoshi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Shimane?

The distance between Kumamoto and Shimane is 679 km. The road distance is 535.3 km.

How do I travel from Kumamoto to Shimane without a car?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Shimane without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $119.57 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Kumamoto to Shimane?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Kumamoto to Shimane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Shimane train from?

Kumamoto to Shimane train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kumamoto station.

Train or fly from Kumamoto to Shimane?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Shimane is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $119.57 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $97.83 - $336.96 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Kumamoto to Shimane train arrive?

Kumamoto to Shimane train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Yamaguchi station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Shimane?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Shimane is 535 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Kumamoto to Shimane.

Where can I stay near Shimane?

There are 14+ hotels available in Shimane. Prices start at $24.41 per night.
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