How to travel from Akune to Kumamoto, Japan

The distance between Akune and Kumamoto is around 111km (69 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 57min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Akune to Kumamoto by train, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima) and then to Kumamoto.

  • Duration57min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,655($34)
Operated by

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Car, Ferry and Plane

Drive to Kuranomoto Port then take a ferry to Ushibuka Port then drive to Amakusa (AXJ) then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to Kumamoto (KMJ).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time20min
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,290($120)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Kumamoto.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance119km (74 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akune and Kumamoto

There are several options for getting from Akune to Kumamoto by train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥2,740 ($20) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥4,655 ($34).

The distance between Akune and Kumamoto is around 111km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 81km (51 miles)

It takes around 57min to get from Akune and Kumamoto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akune to Kumamoto is to take the train which takes around 57min and will set you back approx ¥4,655 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Akune and Kumamoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥2,740 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akune and Kumamoto. It typically takes around 57min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akune to Kumamoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Izumi(Kagoshima). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 57min.

Hisatsu Orange Railway, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Akune and Kumamoto. Trains depart hourly and will take around 57min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akune and Kumamoto. We recommend that you take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima) and then to Kumamoto. instead which will take 57min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akune to Kumamoto. We recommend that you drive to Kuranomoto Port then take a ferry to Ushibuka Port then drive to Amakusa (AXJ) then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Kumamoto is Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) (KMJ) which is approximately 30km (18 miles) from Kumamoto. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Akune and Kumamoto. The distance is around 119km (74 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akune to Kumamoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 57min and will usually cost around ¥4,655 ($34).

How do I get from Akune to Kumamoto

Compare travel optionsbetween Akune and Kumamoto

Transport options from Akune to Kumamoto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
57min
¥4,655($34)
hourly111km (69 miles)
Train via Yatsushiro2h 30m
¥2,740($20)
hourly122km (76 miles)
Car, Ferry and Plane
2h 40m
¥16,290($120)
every 3 hours181km (112 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
¥1,780($13)
on demand119km (74 miles)

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Airports near Kumamoto

The following major airports near Kumamoto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

KMJ
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
30km (18 miles) from Kumamoto
AXJ
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Kumamoto
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Kumamoto