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

The cheapest way to get from Kurume to Aso is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kurume to Aso is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct bus between Kurume and Aso?

No, there is no direct bus from Kurume to Aso. However, there are services departing from Miyanojin and arriving at Aso Sta. via Kumamoto Prefectural Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Kurume and Aso?

No, there is no direct train from Kurume to Aso. However, there are services departing from Kurume and arriving at Aso(Kumamoto) via Kumamoto and Higoozu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Kurume to Aso?

The distance between Kurume and Aso is 114 km. The road distance is 94.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kurume to Aso without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥5500 - ¥10000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Kurume to Aso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kurume to Aso bus from?

Kurume to Aso bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Miyanojin station.

Where do I catch the Kurume to Aso train from?

Kurume to Aso train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kurume station.

Train or bus from Kurume to Aso?

The best way to get from Kurume to Aso is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥5500 - ¥10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Kurume to Aso bus arrive?

Kurume to Aso bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kumamoto Kencho-mae station.

Where does the Kurume to Aso train arrive?

Kurume to Aso train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kumamoto station.

Can I drive from Kurume to Aso?

Yes, the driving distance between Kurume to Aso is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Kurume to Aso.

Where can I stay near Aso?

There are 280+ hotels available in Aso.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Kurume 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 Kurume to Kumamototrain
2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
3. Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train
2h 48m
¥5,833–9,570
Drive 94.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kurume to Asocar 94.4 km
1h 20m
¥1,571–2,269
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kurume IC to Musashigaokabus Hinokuni
2. Take the train from Musashizuka to Aso(Kumamoto)train [188397] Ltd. Exp. Kyushu Odan Tokkyu 3 / ...
3h 6m
¥3,330–5,200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Miyanojin to Kumamoto Kencho-maebus Hinokuni
2. Take the bus from Kumamoto Prefectural Office to Aso Sta.bus 特急：熊本駅→九産→大分 / ...
3h 35m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 114 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Kurume to Aso(Kumamoto) via Kumamoto and Higoozu in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miyanojin to Aso Sta. via Kumamoto Prefectural Office in around 3h 35m.

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