Tokyo to Kumamoto Trains

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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Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hakata Fukuokatrain Nozomi
Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamototrain 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.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:51 PM → 7:00 AM
Arrives next day
12h 9m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 2:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 6:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 2:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 6:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 2:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 6:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 2:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 6:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 2:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 6:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 42m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 2:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 6:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 7:42 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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