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

The cheapest way to get from Ube to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ube to Kumamoto is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.

Is there a direct bus between Ube and Kumamoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Ube to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Daigakubyouinmae and arriving at Tōricho-suji via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Ube and Kumamoto?

No, there is no direct train from Ube to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Higashishinkawa and arriving at Kumamoto via Shin-Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Ube to Kumamoto?

The distance between Ube and Kumamoto is 247 km. The road distance is 207.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ube to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Ube to Kumamoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ube to Kumamoto bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ube to Kumamoto train from?

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

Train or bus from Ube to Kumamoto?

The best way to get from Ube to Kumamoto is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Ube to Kumamoto bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ube to Kumamoto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ube to Kumamoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Ube to Kumamoto is 208 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Ube to Kumamoto.

Where can I stay near Kumamoto?

There are 387+ hotels available in Kumamoto.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ube to Kumamoto 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 [32718] JR Ube / ...
2. Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Kumamototrain Sakura
3h 3m
Drive 207.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ube to Kumamotocar 207.8 km
3h 4m
¥3,467–5,008
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Yamaguchi Ube Airport to Shimonoseki Stationbus
2. Take the train from Kokura to Kumamototrain Sakura
3h 21m
¥6,800–9,000
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
3h 7m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Daigakubyouinmae to Hakata BTbus Fukuoka Yamaguchi Liner
2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Tōricho-sujibus Hinokuni
4h 44m
¥5,100–6,000

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 247 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Higashishinkawa to Kumamoto via Shin-Yamaguchi in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Daigakubyouinmae to Tōricho-suji via Hakata Bus Terminal in around 4h 44m.

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