The average train between Kumamoto and Tokyo takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Kumamoto 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Kumamoto and Tokyo. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kumamoto 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Tokyo. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto station and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Hiroshima station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Kumamoto to Tokyo train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
Kumamoto to Tokyo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
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The distance between Kumamoto and Tokyo is 892.9 km. The road distance is 1161 km.
You can take a train from Kumamoto to Tōkyō Station via Hiroshima in around 6h 42m.