There are 5 ways to get from Takachiho to Ibusuki by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Takachiho Bus Center to Kumamoto Station
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima-Chūō
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Ibusuki
6h 2mDrive 256.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Takachiho to Ibusuki256.2 km
4h 15m¥4,332–6,257Bus, train via Miyazaki
- Take the bus from Takachiho Bus Center to Nobeoka
- Take the train from Nobeoka to Minamimiyazaki
- Take the train from Minamimiyazaki to Kagoshima-Chuo
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Ibusuki
7h 36mBus, train via Kumamoto
- Take the bus from Takachiho to Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima-Chūō
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Ibusuki
6h 27mBus
- Take the bus from Takachiho to Miyako City
- Take the bus from Miyako City to Kagoshima Airport
- Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Ibusuki Eki Mae
8h 57m¥7,880
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takachiho to Ibusuki is to drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Takachiho to Ibusuki is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Takachiho to Ibusuki. However, there are services departing from Takachiho and arriving at Ibusuki Eki Mae via Miyako City and Kagoshima Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Takachiho and Ibusuki is 303 km. The road distance is 256.2 km.
The best way to get from Takachiho to Ibusuki without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Takachiho to Ibusuki, including transfers.
Takachiho to Ibusuki bus services, operated by Miyazaki Kotsu, depart from Takachiho station.
Takachiho to Ibusuki bus services, operated by Miyazaki Kotsu, arrive at Miyako City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takachiho to Ibusuki is 256 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Takachiho to Ibusuki.
There are 40+ hotels available in Ibusuki.
What companies run services between Takachiho, Japan and Ibusuki, Japan?
You can take a bus from Takachiho to Ibusuki Eki Mae via Miyako City, Kagoshima Airport, and Kagoshima Airport in around 8h 57m.
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- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima-Chūō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–7,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥4,900–6,500
- Reserved seat
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Green seat
- ¥7,000–9,500
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Ibusuki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Nobeoka to Minamimiyazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–4,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥3,500–3,900
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,800–4,000
- Green Seat
- ¥3,900–5,500
Train from Minamimiyazaki to Kagoshima-Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–5,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥4,200–4,800
- Reserved Seat
- ¥3,700–5,500
- Green Seat
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Takachiho Bus Center to Kumamoto Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- kyushubusbooking.com
- Book at
- kyushubusbooking.com
Bus from Takachiho Bus Center to Nobeoka
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- kyushubusbooking.com
- Book at
- kyushubusbooking.com
Bus from Takachiho to Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–4,000
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
- Phone
- 0985-32-1000
- Website
- miyakoh.co.jp
Bus from Takachiho to Miyako City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,550
- Schedules at
- miyakoh.co.jp
Bus from Miyako City to Kagoshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,830
- Schedules at
- miyakoh.co.jp
Bus from Kagoshima Airport to Ibusuki Eki Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500
- Schedules at
- iwasaki-corp.com
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