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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Aso is to drive which costs ¥19000 - ¥29000 and takes 14h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Aso is to drive which takes 14h 2m and costs ¥19000 - ¥29000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Aso?

No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Aso station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Aso Station Mae via Kintetsu Namba West Gate and Oita Chuo-Dori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Aso?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo to Aso. However, there are services departing from Tokyo and arriving at Aso(Kumamoto) via Hakata Fukuoka, Kumamoto and Higoozu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Aso?

The distance between Tokyo and Aso is 1209 km. The road distance is 1139.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Aso without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Tokyo to Aso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Aso bus from?

Tokyo to Aso bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Aso train from?

Tokyo to Aso train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tokyo station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Aso?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Aso is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥14000 - ¥32000 and takes 24h 22m.

Where does the Tokyo to Aso bus arrive?

Tokyo to Aso bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at JR Namba Station OCAT.

Where does the Tokyo to Aso train arrive?

Tokyo to Aso train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hakata Fukuoka station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Aso?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Aso is 1140 km. It takes approximately 14h 2m to drive from Tokyo to Aso.

Where can I stay near Aso?

There are 321+ hotels available in Aso.

Tokyo to Aso - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Tokyo to Aso by train, bus, night bus, 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 Tokyo to Hakata Fukuokatrain Nozomi
2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamototrain Sakura / ...
8h 12m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to JR Namba Station OCATbus
2. Take the bus from Kintetsu Namba West Gate to Chuo-Doribus
3. Take the bus from Oita Chuo-Dori to Aso Station Maebus
24h 22m
¥14,250–31,200
Night bus, bus
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hakata Bus Terminalnightbus
2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Mashiki ICbus
3. Take the bus from Mashiki IC to Aso Stationbus
17h 58m
Drive 1,139.6 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Asocar 1,139.6 km
14h 2m
¥19,861–28,687
Train via Hiroshima
1. Take the train from Tokyo to Hiroshimatrain Nozomi
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Kumamototrain Sakura / ...
8h 46m
Fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane HND - KMJ
2. Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train
5h 20m
Fly to Oita Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Oita Airport (OIT)plane HND - OIT
2. Take the bus from Ōita Airport to Ōita Stationbus
3. Take the train from Oita to Aso(Kumamoto)train
7h 16m
Fly to Fukuoka Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane HND - FUK
2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kumamototrain
3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
4. Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train
7h 3m

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

168Weekly Planes

2h 16mAverage Duration

¥14,456Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,208.7 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a train from Tokyo to Aso(Kumamoto) via Hakata Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Higoozu in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Aso Station Mae via Kintetsu Namba West Gate, Chuo-Dori, and Oita Chuo-Dori in around 24h 22m.

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