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

The cheapest way to get from Ube to Aso is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ube to Aso is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.

Is there a direct bus between Ube and Aso?

No, there is no direct bus from Ube to Aso station. However, there are services departing from Daigakubyouinmae and arriving at Aso Station via Hakata Bus Terminal and Mashiki IC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Ube and Aso?

No, there is no direct train from Ube to Aso. However, there are services departing from Higashishinkawa and arriving at Aso(Kumamoto) via Shin-Yamaguchi, Kumamoto and Higoozu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Ube to Aso?

The distance between Ube and Aso is 295 km. The road distance is 192.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ube to Aso without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Ube to Aso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ube to Aso bus from?

Ube to Aso bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Daigakubyouinmae station.

Where do I catch the Ube to Aso train from?

Ube to Aso train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Higashishinkawa station.

Train or bus from Ube to Aso?

The best way to get from Ube to Aso is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Ube to Aso bus arrive?

Ube to Aso bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Hakata BT station.

Where does the Ube to Aso train arrive?

Ube to Aso train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Yamaguchi station.

Can I drive from Ube to Aso?

Yes, the driving distance between Ube to Aso is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Ube to Aso.

Where can I stay near Aso?

There are 128+ hotels available in Aso.

Ube to Aso - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ube 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 Higashishinkawa to Shin-Yamaguchitrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Kumamototrain
3. Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train
5h 27m
Drive 192.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ube to Asocar 192.4 km
3h 10m
¥3,328–4,807
Bus
1. Take the bus from Daigakubyouinmae to Hakata BTbus
2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Mashiki ICbus
3. Take the bus from Mashiki IC to Aso Stationbus
6h 33m
Train via Kitakyushu
1. Take the train from Higashishinkawa to Shin-Yamaguchitrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Kokuratrain
3. Take the train from Kokura to Kumamototrain
4. Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train
5h 31m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Yamaguchi Ube Airport to Shimonoseki Stationbus
2. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
3. Take the bus from Beppu Station Honmachi to Aso Stationbus
7h 43m
¥10,600–12,000

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 294.6 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Higashishinkawa to Aso(Kumamoto) via Shin-Yamaguchi, Kumamoto, and Higoozu in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Daigakubyouinmae to Aso Station via Hakata Bus Terminal and Mashiki IC in around 6h 33m.

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