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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kumamoto to Shirakawa

Composite routes from Kumamoto to Shirakawa

Cheapest
15 h 14 min
Car
1381 km.
from $75
Other
8 h 36 min
993 km.
from $362.90
6 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
993 km.
from $296.63
6 h 34 min
Train, Plane
993 km.
from $305

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$368.41
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$546.26

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Fukushima
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.74–$533.55
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$444.63
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$622.48

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$622.48

Solaseed Air

Website:
solaseedair.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$444.63

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 Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$88.93–$139.74
Train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Shirakawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.65–$59.71
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.95–$43.19
Train from Sendai to Kōriyama
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.49–$45.73

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 Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
11h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98–$95.28
Bus from Osaka Station to Sukagawa
Ave. Duration:
10h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.93–$101.63

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
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Shinjuku
Ave. Duration:
14h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26

JR Bus Tōhoku

Website:
jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Basuta Shinjuku to Sukagawa
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.22–$43.19

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Shirakawa is to night bus which costs $130.43 - $173.91 and takes 24h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Shirakawa is to train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $152.17 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Shirakawa?

No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Shirakawa. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Kutano via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Tōkyō Station and Shin-Shirakawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Shirakawa?

The distance between Kumamoto and Shirakawa is 1347 km. The road distance is 1378.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Shirakawa without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs $206.52 - $315.22 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Kumamoto to Shirakawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Shirakawa train from?

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

Train or fly from Kumamoto to Shirakawa?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Shirakawa is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs $206.52 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $152.17 - $500 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Kumamoto to Shirakawa train arrive?

Kumamoto to Shirakawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Shirakawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Shirakawa is 1378 km. It takes approximately 15h 15m to drive from Kumamoto to Shirakawa.

Where can I stay near Shirakawa?

There are 79+ hotels available in Shirakawa. Prices start at $28.96 per night.
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