What is the cheapest way to get from Aso to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Aso to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥11000 - ¥18000 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aso to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Aso to Kyoto is to train and fly and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥12000 - ¥30000.

Is there a direct bus between Aso and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Aso station to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Aso Station Mae and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Chuo-Dori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Aso and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Aso to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Kyōto via Higoozu, Kumamoto and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Aso to Kyoto?

The distance between Aso and Kyoto is 733 km. The road distance is 697.6 km.

How do I travel from Aso to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Aso to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ¥18000 - ¥30000.

How long does it take to get from Aso to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Aso to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aso to Kyoto bus from?

Aso to Kyoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Station Mae.

Where do I catch the Aso to Kyoto train from?

Aso to Kyoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kumamoto station.

Train or bus from Aso to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Aso to Kyoto is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ¥18000 - ¥30000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥18000 and takes 15h 53m.

Where does the Aso to Kyoto bus arrive?

Aso to Kyoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Oita Chuo-Dori station.

Where does the Aso to Kyoto train arrive?

Aso to Kyoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Aso to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Aso to Kyoto is 698 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Aso to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3136+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Aso to Kyoto - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Aso to Kyoto by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Sakura / ...
5h 26m
¥18,555–29,837
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aso Station Mae to Oita Chuo-Doribus Yamabiko / ...
2. Take the bus from Chuo-Dori to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Sorin
15h 53m
¥7,355–17,164
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Aso Station to Beppu Kotsu Centerbus
2. Take the car ferry from Beppu to Osaka Nanko Cosmocarferry
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain
17h 17m
¥19,010–26,150
Drive 697.6 km
1. Drive from Aso to Kyotocar 697.6 km
9h 8m
¥11,935–17,239
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 21m
¥12,555–29,837
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Oitatrain
2. Take the bus from Ōita Station to Ōita Airportbus
3. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OIT - ITM
4. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
6h 17m
¥15,773–33,229
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 36m
¥17,775–35,487
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Komaki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane KMJ - NKM
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōtotrain
4h 58m
¥20,525–46,867

Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

77Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

¥9,437Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 733.3 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Aso, Kumamoto, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Kumamoto to Shin-Ōsaka Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥14,000–21,000 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aso Station Mae to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Oita Chuo-Dori and Chuo-Dori in around 15h 53m.

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