There are 2 ways to get from Kokura Ekimae to Kumamoto by train or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kokura Ekimae to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3500 and takes 1h 52m.
The quickest way to get from Kokura Ekimae to Kumamoto is to train which costs ¥4800 - ¥7500 and takes 58 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kokura and arriving at Kumamoto. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
It is 121 km from Kokura Ekimae to Kumamoto. It is approximately 166.6 km to drive.
The best way to get from Kokura Ekimae to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs ¥4800 - ¥7500.
The train from Kokura to Kumamoto takes 58 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Kokura Ekimae to Kumamoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kokura station.
Kokura Ekimae to Kumamoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kumamoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kokura Ekimae to Kumamoto is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Kokura Ekimae to Kumamoto.
There are 58+ hotels available in Kumamoto. Prices start at ¥12500 per night.
- Distance: 121.4 km
- Duration: 58 min
What companies run services between Kokura Ekimae, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Kokura to Kumamoto hourly. Tickets cost ¥4800 - ¥7500 and the journey takes 58 min.
Japan’s famous bullet trains, operated by Japan Rail, are known for their comfort, punctuality and efficiency. They run at speeds of up to 320km/h and connect most of the country’s major cities. Most shinkansen trains offer two classes – Ordinary and Green Car – although some also offer Gran Class (comparable to first class). Seat reservations can be made on all trains for a small fee, although it’s not mandatory apart from on a handful of routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Kokura to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4800 - ¥7500
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ¥4800 - ¥6500
- Reserved seat
- ¥5500 - ¥7500
- Green seat
- ¥7000 - ¥9500
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