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Tokyo to Kumamoto trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Tokyo and Kumamoto takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from Tokyo 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.

7h 7m
Duration
1,161 km
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hakata Fukuokatrain train Nozomi
  2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamototrain train Sakura / ...
5h 48m

Tokyo to Kumamoto train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Tokyo and Kumamoto. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tokyo is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Kumamoto at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,161.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Kumamoto via Hakata Fukuoka in around 5h 48m.

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