There are 5 ways to get from Aso to Kumamoto by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Kumamototrain [188077] Ltd. Exp Aso 4 / ...
1h 16m¥1,900–3,000Drive 43.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Aso to Kumamotocar 43.8 km
43 min¥740–1,069Bus
- Take the bus from Aso Sta. to Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus 特急:大分→九産→熊本駅 / ...
1h 25mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Aso to Kumamototaxi 43.8 km
43 min¥12,000–15,000Train via Higoozu
- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain [39843] Jr Hohi
- Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain [39719] Jr Hohi
1h 27m¥2,855–4,837
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aso to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥700 - ¥1100 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Aso to Kumamoto is to drive which takes 43 min and costs ¥700 - ¥1100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aso Sta. and arriving at Sakuramachi Bus Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Kumamoto. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Aso and Kumamoto is 48 km. The road distance is 43.8 km.
The best way to get from Aso to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥1900 - ¥3000.
The train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Kumamoto takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Aso to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Sta. station.
Aso to Kumamoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Aso(Kumamoto) station.
The best way to get from Aso to Kumamoto is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥1900 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Aso, Kumamoto, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Kumamoto 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,900–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Aso Sta. to Sakuramachi Bus Terminal every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,600–3,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Green Seat
- ¥2,400–3,300
Train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozu
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,100–2,500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Green Seat
- ¥1,600–2,200
Train from Higoozu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,400
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,100–2,400
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Green Seat
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozu
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Higoozu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Aso Sta. to Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–15,000
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More Questions & Answers
Aso to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.
Aso to Kumamoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Kumamoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aso to Kumamoto is 44 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Aso to Kumamoto.
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