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Kumamoto (State) to Tokyo trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kumamoto (State) and Tokyo takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Kumamoto (State) to Tokyo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 50m
Duration
1,161 km
Distance
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hiroshimatrain train Sakura
  2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Nozomi
6h 42m

Kumamoto (State) to Tokyo train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Kumamoto (State) and Tokyo. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kumamoto (State) is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Tokyo at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)14h 59m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 1m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 40m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 2m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 1m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 40m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 2m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 1m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 40m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 2m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 1m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 40m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 2m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 1m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 40m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 2m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 1m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 40m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 2m • 1 change

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)6h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kumamoto (State) to Tokyo? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,161.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Kumamoto (State), Japan and Tokyo, Japan?

You can take a train from Kumamoto to Tōkyō Station via Hiroshima in around 6h 42m.

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