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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sendai to Kumamoto

Composite routes from Sendai to Kumamoto

Cheapest
18 h 30 min
Car
1419 km.
from $78
Other
8 h 2 min
1101 km.
from $397.30
4 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
1100 km.
from $244.67
7 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
1100 km.
from $246.11
5 h 54 min
Train, Plane
1100 km.
from $312.85

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Sendai Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$533.55
Plane from Sendai Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$508.15
Plane from Yamagata Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.67–$482.74
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$368.41

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Sendai Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$609.78
Plane from Sendai Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$584.37
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$444.63

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Yamagata Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.67–$482.74

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Sendai Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$584.37

Solaseed Air

Website:
solaseedair.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
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 Sendai to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$63.52–$95.28
Train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$88.93–$139.74
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$114.33–$165.15
Train from Hakata to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.95–$43.19

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sendai to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$88.93

Bus operators

JAMJAM LINER

Phone:
050-3802-1544
Website:
jamjamliner.jp/
Bus from Sendai Station East Exit to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.79–$120.68

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Sannomiya Station to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
9h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98–$95.28

Nishitetsu

Phone:
0570-00-1010
Website:
nishitetsu.jp/en/
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
14h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Tōricho-suji
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33

Keio Dentetsu Bus

Phone:
042-352-3713
Website:
keio-bus.com/index.html
Bus from Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center to Shinjuku
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.22–$35.57

Yamako Bus

Website:
yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.35–$8.89

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Kumamoto is to night bus which costs $65.22 - $184.78 and takes 23h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Kumamoto is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs $119.57 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Sendai and Kumamoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Sendai to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center and arriving at Tōricho-suji via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Kumamoto?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Kumamoto via Tōkyō Station and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Sendai to Kumamoto?

The distance between Sendai and Kumamoto is 1486 km. The road distance is 1461.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs $228.26 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Sendai to Kumamoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Kumamoto bus from?

Sendai to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center station.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Kumamoto train from?

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

Train or fly from Sendai to Kumamoto?

The best way to get from Sendai to Kumamoto is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs $228.26 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $86.96 - $467.39 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Sendai to Kumamoto bus arrive?

Sendai to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Sendai to Kumamoto train arrive?

Sendai to Kumamoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Kumamoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Kumamoto is 1461 km. It takes approximately 16h 41m to drive from Sendai to Kumamoto.

Where can I stay near Kumamoto?

There are 278+ hotels available in Kumamoto. Prices start at $25.66 per night.
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