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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Aso is to drive which costs ¥11000 - ¥18000 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Aso is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs ¥13000 - ¥33000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Aso?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Aso station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Aso Station Mae via Oita Chuo-Dori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Aso?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Aso. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Aso(Kumamoto) via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Kumamoto and Higoozu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Aso?

The distance between Kyoto and Aso is 733 km. The road distance is 693 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Aso without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs ¥18000 - ¥30000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Kyoto to Aso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Aso bus from?

Kyoto to Aso bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Aso train from?

Kyoto to Aso train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Aso?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Aso is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs ¥18000 - ¥30000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥18000 and takes 15h 18m.

Where does the Kyoto to Aso bus arrive?

Kyoto to Aso bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Chuo-Dori station.

Where does the Kyoto to Aso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Aso?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Aso is 693 km. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Kyoto to Aso.

Where can I stay near Aso?

There are 274+ hotels available in Aso.

Kyoto to Aso - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Kyoto to Aso by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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 Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kumamototrain Sakura
6h 36m
¥18,578–29,844
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Chuo-Doribus Sorin
2. Take the bus from Oita Chuo-Dori to Aso Station Maebus Yamabiko / ...
15h 18m
¥7,650–17,100
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain
2. Take the car ferry from Osaka Nanko Cosmo to Beppucarferry
3. Take the bus from Beppu Kotsu Center to Aso Stationbus
18h 20m
¥19,081–26,120
Drive 693 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Asocar 693 km
9h 18m
¥11,853–17,120
Fly Osaka International Airport to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane ITM - KMJ
2. Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train
5h 3m
¥13,608–32,994
Fly Osaka International Airport to Oita Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT)plane ITM - OIT
2. Take the bus from Ōita Airport to Ōita Stationbus
3. Take the train from Oita to Aso(Kumamoto)train
6h 59m
¥16,858–36,344
Train to Komaki Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Stationtrain
2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane NKM - KMJ
3. Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train
6h 1m
¥20,271–46,626
Fly Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane ITM - FUK
2. Take the train from Hakata to Kumamototrain
3. Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train
6h 50m
¥18,828–38,644

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) flights

77Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥9,433Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 733.1 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kumamoto hourly. Tickets cost ¥14,000–21,000 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Aso Station Mae via Chuo-Dori and Oita Chuo-Dori in around 15h 18m.

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