There are 4 ways to get from Matsubase to Kumamoto by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsubase to KumamotoJB: Kagoshima Line Local / ...
18 minDrive 19.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsubase to Kumamoto19.1 km
21 min¥324–468Bus
- Take the bus from Matsubase Sta. to ShinshigaiM6-3:松橋駅→城南→イオン→田迎→桜町バスターミナル
1h 2m¥700–950Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matsubase to Kumamoto19.1 km
21 min¥5,500–7,500
Matsubase to Kumamoto by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsubase to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥320 - ¥470 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Matsubase to Kumamoto is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs ¥5500 - ¥7500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Matsubase Sta. and arriving at Shinshigai. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Matsubase and arriving at Kumamoto. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
The distance between Matsubase and Kumamoto is 16 km. The road distance is 19.1 km.
The best way to get from Matsubase to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs .
The train from Matsubase to Kumamoto takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Matsubase to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Kumamoto Bus, depart from Matsubase Sta. station.
Matsubase to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Matsubase station.
The best way to get from Matsubase to Kumamoto is to train which takes 18 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥700 - ¥950 and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Matsubase, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Matsubase to Kumamoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Kumamoto Bus operates a bus from Matsubase Sta. to Shinshigai twice daily. Tickets cost ¥700–950 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Matsubase to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Website
- kuma-bus.co.jp
Bus from Matsubase Sta. to Shinshigai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Schedules at
- kuma-bus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–7,500
Kumamoto Taxi
- Phone
- +81 96-379-2255
- Website
- kumataku.com
Kumamoto Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 96-369-6868
- Website
- kumamoto-kotsu.co.jp
Asahi Taxi
- Phone
- +81 96-354-4188
- Website
- 354-4188.com
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More Questions & Answers
Matsubase to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Kumamoto Bus, arrive at Shinshigai station.
Matsubase to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kumamoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsubase to Kumamoto is 19 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Matsubase to Kumamoto.
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