How to travel from Kumamoto to Akune, Japan
The distance between Kumamoto and Akune is around 112km (70 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 1h 5m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Kumamoto to Akune by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akune → Kumamoto if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Bus
Take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima) then take the bus to Akune Eki Mae.
- Duration1h 5m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥3,970($29)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kumamoto and Akune
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kumamoto to Akune by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥3,970 ($29) and will take around 1h 5m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Akune is around 112km (70 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 81km (51 miles)
It takes around 1h 5m to get from Kumamoto and Akune by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kumamoto to Akune is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx ¥3,970 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Kumamoto and Akune, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥3,970 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kumamoto and Akune. We recommend that you take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima) then take the bus to Akune Eki Mae. instead which will take 1h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kumamoto and Akune. We recommend that you take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima) then take the bus to Akune Eki Mae. instead which will take 1h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kumamoto to Akune. We recommend that you take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima) then take the bus to Akune Eki Mae. instead which will take 1h 5m.
The closest major airport to Akune is Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Akune. Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) (KOJ) 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 Kumamoto and Akune. The distance is around 120km (75 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 Kumamoto to Akune is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around ¥3,970 ($29).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kumamoto and Akune
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Bus | 1h 5m | ¥3,970($29) | hourly | 112km (70 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | ¥1,915($14) | on demand | 120km (75 miles) |
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Airports near Akune
The following major airports near Akune offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Akune
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Akune
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Akune