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12 h 44 min
1051 km.
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Kumamoto, Japan → Shinkansen, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kumamoto to Shinkansen

Composite routes from Kumamoto to Shinkansen

Cheapest
12 h 44 min
Car
1051 km.
from $57
Other
7 h 10 min
804 km.
from $270.09
5 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
803 km.
from $261.91
7 h 33 min
804 km.
from $5.43
22 h 2 min
Bus, Train
803 km.
from $5.43
5 h 20 min
Train, Plane
803 km.
from $214.18
6 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
803 km.
from $261.86
6 h 45 min
Train, Plane
803 km.
from $10.87
7 h 11 min
Train, Plane
803 km.
from $322.73

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 6
Japan Airlines
Website
All Nippon Airways
Website
Skymark Airlines
Website
Star Flyer
Website
Fuji Dream
Website
Solaseed Air
Website
Japan Airlines
Website
1h 35m
Every day
$82.57–$343.00
All Nippon Airways
Website
1h 34m
Every day
$165.15–$431.92
Skymark Airlines
Website
1h 35m
Every day
$88.93–$254.07
Star Flyer
Website
1h 38m
Every day
$107.98–$330.30
Fuji Dream
Website
1h 20m
Every day
$114.33–$330.30
Solaseed Air
Website
1h 36m
Every day
$165.15–$355.70
Train operators
Found: 5
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)
Website
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)
Website
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
2h 23m
Hourly
$82.57–$120.68
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
Call
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)
Website
2h 28m
Twice daily
0570-04-1717
0570-04-1717
Call
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
1h 34m
Twice daily
$24.14–$34.30
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)
Website
1h 9m
Every 30 minutes
050-3772-3910
050-3772-3910
Call
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
2h 3m
4 times a day
$11.43–$16.51
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
Bus operators
Found: 4
Kintetsu Bus
Website
Fujikyuko Express Bus
Website
Nishitetsu
Website
Tokai Bus
Website
Kintetsu Bus
Website
11h 21m
Once daily
$59.71–$88.93
0570-001631
0570-001631
Call
Fujikyuko Express Bus
Website
8h 18m
Twice daily
$19.06–$82.57
0570-022956
0570-022956
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Nishitetsu
Website
2h 14m
Every 5 minutes
$17.79–$27.95
0570-00-1010
0570-00-1010
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Tokai Bus
Website
1h 50m
5 times a week
$15.24–$36.84

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Shinkansen is to drive which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Shinkansen is to fly and train which takes 5h 16m and costs $86.96 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Shinkansen?

No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Shinkansen. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Kannami via Okayama and Mishima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Shinkansen?

The distance between Kumamoto and Shinkansen is 1056 km. The road distance is 1074.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Shinkansen without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $152.17 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Kumamoto to Shinkansen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Shinkansen train from?

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

Where does the Kumamoto to Shinkansen train arrive?

Kumamoto to Shinkansen train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Shinkansen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Shinkansen is 1074 km. It takes approximately 11h 50m to drive from Kumamoto to Shinkansen.

Where can I stay near Shinkansen?

There are 1115+ hotels available in Shinkansen. Prices start at $41.05 per night.
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