How to travel from Fujikawaguchiko to Kumamoto, Japan

The distance between Fujikawaguchiko and Kumamoto is around 894km (555 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Fujikawaguchiko to Kumamoto by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kumamoto (KMJ).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,905($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Kobe and then to Kumamoto.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥44,355($325)
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Bus

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,355($155)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kumamoto.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Distance1,077km (669 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fujikawaguchiko and Kumamoto

There are several options for getting from Fujikawaguchiko to Kumamoto by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥18,755 ($135) and will take around 23h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,905 ($160).

The distance between Fujikawaguchiko and Kumamoto is around 894km (555 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 813km (505 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Fujikawaguchiko and Kumamoto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fujikawaguchiko to Kumamoto is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ¥21,905 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Fujikawaguchiko and Kumamoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥18,755 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fujikawaguchiko and Kumamoto. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fujikawaguchiko to Kumamoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka), Shizuoka and Shin-Kobe. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Fujikawaguchiko and Kumamoto. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fujikawaguchiko and Kumamoto. It typically takes around 18h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fujikawaguchiko to Kumamoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 河口湖駅, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Hakata Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 25m.

Fujikyuko Express Bus, Nishitetsu and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Fujikawaguchiko and Kumamoto. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fujikawaguchiko to Kumamoto. We recommend that you take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Fujikawaguchiko and Kumamoto. The distance is around 1,077km (669 miles) by road and it will take around 12hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fujikawaguchiko to Kumamoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ¥44,355 ($325).

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Transport options from Fujikawaguchiko to Kumamoto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 5 similar
5h 25m
¥21,905($160)
every 3 hours1,035km (643 miles)
Bus to 新富士駅, Fly5h 25m
¥26,830($195)
every 20 mins894km (555 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 50m
¥27,105($200)
every 20 mins917km (570 miles)
Bus to 新富士駅, train and plane6hrs
¥31,350($230)
every 20 mins918km (570 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 10m
¥37,235($270)
4 times a day1,161km (721 miles)
Bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, plane and train7h 20m
¥36,415($265)
every 3 hours1,285km (798 miles)
Train
6hrs
¥44,355($325)
every 2 hours1,075km (668 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 25m
¥21,355($155)
once daily1,327km (825 miles)
Bus via Tennōji Station Abenobashi23h 10m
¥18,755($135)
once daily1,232km (765 miles)
Drive
12hrs
¥16,155($120)
on demand1,077km (669 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