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

The cheapest way to get from Imari to Aso is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Imari to Aso is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct bus between Imari and Aso?

No, there is no direct bus from Imari to Aso. However, there are services departing from Higashimachi and arriving at Aso Sta. via Hakata Bus Terminal and Mashiki I.C.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Imari and Aso?

No, there is no direct train from Imari to Aso. However, there are services departing from Imari and arriving at Aso(Kumamoto) via Arita, Shin-Tosu, Kumamoto and Higoozu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Imari to Aso?

The distance between Imari and Aso is 198 km. The road distance is 140.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Imari to Aso without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs ¥8500 - ¥14000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Imari to Aso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Imari to Aso bus from?

Imari to Aso bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Higashimachi station.

Where do I catch the Imari to Aso train from?

Imari to Aso train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Arita station.

Train or bus from Imari to Aso?

The best way to get from Imari to Aso is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs ¥8500 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kumamoto, which costs and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Imari to Aso bus arrive?

Imari to Aso bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 station.

Where does the Imari to Aso train arrive?

Imari to Aso train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shin-Tosu station.

Can I drive from Imari to Aso?

Yes, the driving distance between Imari to Aso is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Imari to Aso.

Where can I stay near Aso?

There are 266+ hotels available in Aso.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Imari to Aso 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 Arita to Shin-Tosutrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Kumamototrain
3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
4. Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train
5h 10m
¥8,687–13,728
Drive 140.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Imari to Asocar 140.6 km
2h 15m
¥2,422–3,498
Bus via Kumamoto
1. Take the bus from Higashimachi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus
2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Mashiki ICbus
3. Take the bus from Mashiki I.C. to Aso Sta.bus
5h 26m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Imari to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Maebus Kosoku Fukuoka
7h 25m
¥5,322–7,170

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 197.6 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Imari to Aso(Kumamoto) via Arita, Shin-Tosu, Kumamoto, and Higoozu in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Higashimachi to Aso Sta. via Hakata Bus Terminal and Mashiki I.C. in around 5h 26m.

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