How to travel from Asahikawa to Kumamoto, Japan

The distance between Asahikawa and Kumamoto is around 1,717km (1,067 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Asahikawa to Kumamoto by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KumamotoAsahikawa if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Kumamoto (KMJ).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,475($210)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kumamoto.

  • Duration14h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥62,975($460)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 札幌駅前bt then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Tokyo then take the bus to Yamaguchi-Yuda Onsendo then Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥51,335($375)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Kumamoto.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,485($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asahikawa and Kumamoto

There are several options for getting from Asahikawa to Kumamoto by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥28,475 ($210) and will take around 4h 60m.

The distance between Asahikawa and Kumamoto is around 1,717km (1,067 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,602km (996 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Asahikawa and Kumamoto by plane.

The quickest way to get from Asahikawa to Kumamoto is to fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx ¥28,475 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Asahikawa and Kumamoto is to fly which will typically cost around ¥28,475 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Asahikawa and Kumamoto. It typically takes around 14h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Asahikawa to Kumamoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Hakata. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 14h 60m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Asahikawa and Kumamoto. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 14h 60m, 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 Asahikawa and Kumamoto. We recommend that you fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Asahikawa and Kumamoto. Flights depart from Asahikawa (AKJ) and arrive at Kumamoto (KMJ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Asahikawa to Kumamoto. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Asahikawa to Kumamoto typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Asahikawa (AKJ) and and arrive into Kumamoto (KMJ).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Asahikawa to Kumamoto. We recommend that you fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 4h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asahikawa to Kumamoto is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around ¥28,475 ($210).

How do I get from Asahikawa to Kumamoto

Compare travel optionsbetween Asahikawa and Kumamoto

Transport options from Asahikawa to Kumamoto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 60m
¥28,475($210)
every 4 hours1,842km (1,145 miles)
Plane and Train5hrs
¥32,170($235)
every 4 hours1,815km (1,128 miles)
Fly to Saga (HSG), Train5h 45m
¥31,625($230)
5 times a day1,968km (1,223 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
¥38,470($280)
hourly1,717km (1,067 miles)
Train
14h 60m
¥62,975($460)
every 4 hours2,417km (1,502 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 5h
¥51,335($375)
once daily2,640km (1,640 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 7h
¥31,485($230)
once daily1,962km (1,219 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