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

The cheapest way to get from Aso to Yanagawa is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aso to Yanagawa is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2200.

Is there a direct train between Aso and Yanagawa?

No, there is no direct train from Aso to Yanagawa. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Nishitetsuyanagawa via Higoozu, Kumamoto and Omuta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Aso to Yanagawa?

The distance between Aso and Yanagawa is 112 km. The road distance is 86.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Aso to Yanagawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Aso to Yanagawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aso to Yanagawa train from?

Aso to Yanagawa train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Aso(Kumamoto) station.

Train or bus from Aso to Yanagawa?

The best way to get from Aso to Yanagawa is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Aso to Yanagawa train arrive?

Aso to Yanagawa train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Higoozu station.

Can I drive from Aso to Yanagawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Aso to Yanagawa is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Aso to Yanagawa.

Where can I stay near Yanagawa?

There are 172+ hotels available in Yanagawa.

Aso to Yanagawa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aso to Yanagawa by train, bus, or car

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 Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain
2. Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain
3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Ōmutatrain
3h 20m
Drive 86.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Aso to Yanagawacar 86.1 km
1h 16m
¥1,479–2,136
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aso Sta. to Kumamoto Sta.bus 由布院→黒川～阿蘇→熊本駅前 / ...
2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Ōmutatrain JB: Kagoshima Line Local / ...
3h 32m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aso Sta. to Kumamoto Prefectural Officebus 由布院→黒川～阿蘇→熊本駅前 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kumamoto Kencho-mae to Miyanojinbus Hinokuni
4h 8m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 112.3 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Nishitetsuyanagawa via Higoozu, Kumamoto, and Omuta in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aso Sta. to Nishitetsuyanagawa via Kumamoto Prefectural Office, Kumamoto Kencho-mae, Miyanojin Station, Nishitetsu Kurume, and Nishitetsukurume in around 4h 8m.

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