There are 3 ways to get from Aso to Tosu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain
- Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosutrain
2h 35mDrive 102.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Aso to Tosucar 102.3 km
1h 27m¥1,773–2,561Bus
- Take the bus from Aso Station to Torichosujibus Kyushu Odan Bus
- Take the bus from Tōricho-suji to Miyanojinbus Hinokuni
3h 7m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aso to Tosu is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Aso to Tosu is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Aso station to Tosu. However, there are services departing from Aso Station and arriving at Miyanojin via Tōricho-suji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Aso to Tosu. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Shin Tosu via Higoozu and Kumamoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Aso and Tosu is 120 km. The road distance is 102.3 km.
The best way to get from Aso to Tosu without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Aso to Tosu, including transfers.
Aso to Tosu bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Station.
Aso to Tosu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Aso(Kumamoto) station.
The best way to get from Aso to Tosu is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Aso, Kumamoto, Japan and Tosu, Japan?
You can take a train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Shin Tosu via Higoozu and Kumamoto in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aso Station to Miyanojin via Torichosuji and Tōricho-suji in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozu
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Higoozu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Aso Station to Torichosuji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Tōricho-suji to Miyanojin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Aso to Tosu bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Torichosuji station.
Aso to Tosu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Higoozu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aso to Tosu is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Aso to Tosu.
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