How to travel from Kamakura to Kumamoto, Japan

The distance between Kamakura and Kumamoto is around 935km (581 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kamakura 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kumamoto (KMJ).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,780($180)
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Train

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,120($220)

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Bus

Take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT.

  • Duration20h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,850($145)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Kumamoto.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Distance1,154km (717 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamakura and Kumamoto

There are several options for getting from Kamakura to Kumamoto by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥19,850 ($145) and will take around 20h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,780 ($180).

The distance between Kamakura and Kumamoto is around 935km (581 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 874km (543 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Kamakura and Kumamoto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kamakura to Kumamoto is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ¥24,780 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Kamakura and Kumamoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥19,850 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kamakura and Kumamoto. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kamakura to Kumamoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yokohama, Shin-Yokohama and Shin-Osaka. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kamakura and Kumamoto. Trains depart hourly 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 Kamakura and Kumamoto. It typically takes around 20h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kamakura to Kumamoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 55m.

Nankai Bus and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Kamakura and Kumamoto. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kamakura to Kumamoto. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama and then to Keikyu Kamata then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Kamakura and Kumamoto. The distance is around 1,154km (717 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamakura to Kumamoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ¥30,120 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kamakura and Kumamoto

Transport options from Kamakura to Kumamoto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 15m
¥24,780($180)
every 30 mins935km (581 miles)
Plane and Train3h 40m
¥28,475($210)
every 30 mins1,026km (638 miles)
Train to Yokohama, plane4hrs
¥41,205($300)
hourly1,045km (649 miles)
Train to Tokyo, plane4h 30m
¥36,280($265)
hourly1,080km (671 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
¥30,120($220)
hourly1,165km (724 miles)
Train via Hakata6hrs
¥30,800($225)
hourly1,165km (724 miles)
Bus
20h 55m
¥19,850($145)
once daily1,210km (752 miles)
Drive
12h 50m
¥17,250($125)
on demand1,154km (717 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