The average train between Gunma and Kumamoto takes 9h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Gunma to Kumamoto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Gunma and Kumamoto. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gunma is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Kumamoto at 12:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Tōkyō Station and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gunma to Kumamoto? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gunma to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from 高崎 Takasaki station and arriving at Kumamoto station via Tōkyō Station and Hakata Fukuoka station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
Gunma to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 高崎 Takasaki station.
Gunma to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kumamoto station.
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The distance between Gunma and Kumamoto is 862.3 km. The road distance is 1123 km.
You can take a train from 高崎 Takasaki to Kumamoto via Tōkyō Station and Hakata Fukuoka in around 8h 30m.