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

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Tochigi is to night bus which costs ¥17000 - ¥25000 and takes 21h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Tochigi is to train and fly which takes 6h 51m and costs ¥20000 - ¥65000.

Is there a direct bus between Kumamoto and Tochigi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Tochigi station. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT and arriving at Tochigi Station via Osaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Tochigi?

No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Tochigi. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Tochigi via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Tōkyō Station and Oyama(Tochigi). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Tochigi?

The distance between Kumamoto and Tochigi is 1251 km. The road distance is 1249.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Tochigi without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs ¥28000 - ¥43000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Kumamoto to Tochigi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Tochigi bus from?

Kumamoto to Tochigi bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT station.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Tochigi train from?

Kumamoto to Tochigi train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kumamoto station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Tochigi bus arrive?

Kumamoto to Tochigi bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Ōsaka Station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Tochigi train arrive?

Kumamoto to Tochigi train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Tochigi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Tochigi is 1249 km. It takes approximately 14h 50m to drive from Kumamoto to Tochigi.

Where can I stay near Tochigi?

There are 149+ hotels available in Tochigi.

Kumamoto to Tochigi - 9 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kumamoto to Tochigi by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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 Kumamoto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Oyamatrain
7h 25m
¥28,278–42,536
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Ōsaka Stationnightbus Sunrise
2. Take the night bus from Osaka Station to Tochigi Stationnightbus Tochinoki
21h 8m
¥17,000–24,700
Drive 1,249.2 km
1. Drive from Kumamoto to Tochigicar 1,249.2 km
14h 50m
¥21,229–30,664
Fly Aso Kumamoto Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane KMJ - HND
2. Take the train from Kita-Senju to Tochigitrain
5h 53m
Bus, night bus
1. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Hakata Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the night bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
3. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminalbus
22h 30m
Fly Aso Kumamoto Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane KMJ - NRT
2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain
3. Take the train from Kita-Senju to Tochigitrain
5h 43m
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane FUK - HND
3. Take the train from Kita-Senju to Tochigitrain
5h 59m
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane FUK - IBR
3. Take the train from Tomobe to Oyama(Tochigi)train
6h 51m
¥20,848–62,338
Train to Saga Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin-Tosutrain
2. Fly from Saga Airport (HSG) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane HSG - HND
3. Take the train from Kita-Senju to Tochigitrain
7h 49m

Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

175Weekly Planes

1h 43mAverage Duration

¥13,518Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,251.5 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Tochigi, Japan?

You can take a train from Kumamoto to Tochigi via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Tōkyō Station, and Oyama(Tochigi) in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Tochigi Station via Osaka Station in around 21h 8m.

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