What is the cheapest way to get from Gyeongju to Kumamoto?

The cheapest way to get from Gyeongju to Kumamoto is to bus and fly which costs ¥11000 - ¥29000 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gyeongju to Kumamoto?

The fastest way to get from Gyeongju to Kumamoto is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥14000 - ¥55000.

How far is it from Gyeongju to Kumamoto?

The distance between Gyeongju and Kumamoto is 413 km.

How do I travel from Gyeongju to Kumamoto without a car?

The best way to get from Gyeongju to Kumamoto without a car is to train and ferry and car ferry which takes 11h 45m and costs ¥21000 - ¥33000.

How long does it take to get from Gyeongju to Kumamoto?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Gyeongju to Kumamoto, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kumamoto?

There are 386+ hotels available in Kumamoto.

Gyeongju to Kumamoto - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Gyeongju to Kumamoto by bus, plane, train, car, car ferry, or ferry

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

Bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
2. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)PUS - FUK
3. Take the train from Hakata to Kumamoto
4h 34m
¥13,951–51,875
Bus to Busan / Gimhae International Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
2. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)PUS - KMJ
5h 43m
¥11,281–28,425
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gyeongju to Busan Int'l port
2. Take the car ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hakata Port International Terminal
3. Drive from Hakata Port International Terminal to Kumamoto
11h 30m
¥15,900–20,734
Train to Daegu International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Dongdaegu Station
2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)TAE - FUK
3. Take the train from Hakata to Kumamoto
5h 33m
¥14,110–66,310
Train, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Gyeongju Station to Busan Station
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Izuhara Ferry Terminal
3. Take the car ferry from Tsushima to Fukuoka
4. Take the train from Hakata to Kumamoto
11h 45m
¥21,254–32,512
Bus, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hitakatsu
3. Take the car ferry from Hitakatsu to Fukuoka, Hakata
4. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Tōricho-suji
12h 58m
¥20,061–24,375
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal
2. Take the car ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hakata Port International Terminal
3. Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
14h 31m
¥14,911–19,084

Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

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1h 1mAverage Duration

¥8,121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 413.2 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Gyeongju, South Korea and Kumamoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Gyeongju to Kumamoto. However, you can take the bus to Busan Seobu Bus Terminal, walk to Sasang Station, take the subway to Gimhae International Airport Station, walk to Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport (FUK), walk to Fukuoka Airport, take the subway to Hakata, walk to Hakata, then take the train to Kumamoto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gyeongju to Kumamoto via Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal and Hakata Port International Terminal in around 11h 30m.

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