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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shirakawa-Go to Kumamoto

Composite routes from Shirakawa-Go to Kumamoto

Cheapest
11 h 29 min
Car
984 km.
from $54
Other
8 h 20 min
Bus, Train
685 km.
from $173.13
8 h 27 min
Bus, Train
685 km.
from $217.50
10 h 13 min
686 km.
from $274.67
6 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
685 km.
from $209.11
6 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
685 km.
from $255.79
6 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
685 km.
from $231.72
7 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
685 km.
from $194.98
8 h 22 min
Bus, Train
685 km.
from $236.52

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Nagoya Airfield to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$266.78
Plane from Komatsu Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$330.30–$571.67
Plane from Nagoya Airfield to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$241.37
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$431.92

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Komatsu Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$393.81
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$368.41
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$292.18

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Nagoya Airfield to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$266.78
Plane from Nagoya Airfield to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$241.37

Amakusa Airlines

Website:
amx.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$317.59

Oriental Air Bridge

Website:
orc-air.co.jp/
Plane from Komatsu Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$393.81

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Nagoya Station to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.68–$177.85
Train from Kanazawa to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$34.30–$52.09
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 Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$41.92
Train from Takayama to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.44–$82.57

Bus operators

Hokutetsu Transportation

Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.43–$31.76

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Ōsaka Station to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
9h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98–$95.28

Nishitetsu

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

Nouhi Bus

Phone:
0577-32-1688
Website:
nouhibus.co.jp/english/
Bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.33–$31.76
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.22–$76.22

Gifu Bus

Phone:
058-240-0489
Website:
gifubus.co.jp/
Bus from Shirakawago to Meitetsu
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.87–$31.76

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shirakawa-go to Kumamoto is to drive which costs $103.26 - $152.17 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shirakawa-go to Kumamoto is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 11m and costs $184.78 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Shirakawa-go and Kumamoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirakawa-go to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Shirakawago and arriving at Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.

How far is it from Shirakawa-go to Kumamoto?

The distance between Shirakawa-go and Kumamoto is 1086 km. The road distance is 984.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Shirakawa-go to Kumamoto without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 20m and costs $130.43 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Shirakawa-go to Kumamoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirakawa-go to Kumamoto bus from?

Shirakawa-go to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nouhi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Shirakawa-go to Kumamoto bus arrive?

Shirakawa-go to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nouhi Bus, arrive at Osaka Station.

Can I drive from Shirakawa-go to Kumamoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawa-go to Kumamoto is 985 km. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Shirakawa-go 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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