The distance between Hachinohe and Kumamoto is around 1,358km (844 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hachinohe 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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Fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Kumamoto (KMJ).
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Take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kumamoto.
Take the bus to Sendai Station, Basuta Shinjuku Tokyo then Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Hachinohe to Kumamoto by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥30,940 ($225) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,345 ($300).
The distance between Hachinohe and Kumamoto is around 1,358km (844 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,304km (810 miles)
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Hachinohe and Kumamoto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hachinohe to Kumamoto is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥41,345 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Hachinohe and Kumamoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥30,940 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hachinohe and Kumamoto. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hachinohe to Kumamoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hachinohe, Tokyo and Hakata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hachinohe and Kumamoto. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hachinohe and Kumamoto. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hachinohe to Kumamoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai Station, Basuta Shinjuku Tokyo and Hakata Bus Terminal. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Nanbu Bus, JR Bus Tōhoku, Willer Express, Nishitetsu, Jam Jam Liner and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Hachinohe and Kumamoto. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Hachinohe and Kumamoto. Flights depart from Misawa (MSJ) and arrive at Kumamoto (KMJ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Hachinohe to Kumamoto. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hachinohe to Kumamoto typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Misawa (MSJ) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hachinohe and Kumamoto. The distance is around 1,718km (1,068 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hachinohe to Kumamoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around ¥45,315 ($330).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 4h 25m | ¥120,060($875) | hourly | 1,512km (940 miles) |
Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane | 4h 15m | ¥41,345($300) | once daily | 1,398km (868 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | ¥34,910($255) | once daily | 1,358km (844 miles) |
Train | 8h 55m | ¥45,315($330) | hourly | 1,758km (1,092 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | ¥30,940($225) | 5 times a week | 1,888km (1,173 miles) |
Bus via Sendai Station | 1 day 3h | ¥31,485($230) | 5 times a week | 1,849km (1,149 miles) |
Drive | 20h 10m | ¥25,735($190) | on demand | 1,718km (1,068 miles) |
Nanbu Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Willer Express
Nishitetsu
Jam Jam Liner
Fuji Dream
The following major airports near Kumamoto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.