The distance between Kumamoto and Fuji is around 859km (534 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Kumamoto to Fuji 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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Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Shizuoka (FSZ).
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Take the train to Okayama then Hamamatsu and then to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).
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Take the bus to Tennōji and then to Fuji Station South Gate.
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There are several options for getting from Kumamoto to Fuji by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥17,110 ($125) and will take around 20h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,300 ($310).
The distance between Kumamoto and Fuji is around 859km (534 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 805km (500 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Kumamoto and Fuji by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kumamoto to Fuji is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥42,300 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Kumamoto and Fuji, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,110 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kumamoto and Fuji. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kumamoto to Fuji. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kumamoto and Fuji. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Kumamoto and Fuji. It typically takes around 20h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kumamoto to Fuji. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tennōji. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 20m.
Kintetsu Bus and Fujikyuko Express Bus run regular bus services between Kumamoto and Fuji. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kumamoto to Fuji. We recommend that you fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Fuji is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Fuji. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kumamoto and Fuji. The distance is around 1,044km (649 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kumamoto to Fuji is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around ¥26,695 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 25m | ¥42,300($310) | every 4 hours | 895km (556 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 45m | ¥29,025($210) | hourly | 1,035km (643 miles) |
Fly to Nagoya Airfield (NKM), Train | 4h 10m | ¥36,965($270) | hourly | 861km (535 miles) |
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train | 4h 15m | ¥32,855($240) | hourly | 859km (534 miles) |
Train to Shin-Tosu, plane | 4h 20m | ¥34,910($255) | 5 times a day | 1,161km (721 miles) |
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), Train | 5hrs | ¥29,845($220) | hourly | 877km (545 miles) |
Train via Okayama + 1 similar | 5h 55m | ¥28,750($210) | every 2 hours | 1,026km (638 miles) |
Train | 5h 60m | ¥26,695($195) | hourly | 1,026km (638 miles) |
Bus | 20h 20m | ¥17,110($125) | once daily | 1,109km (689 miles) |
Drive | 11h 30m | ¥15,605($115) | on demand | 1,044km (649 miles) |
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The following major airports near Fuji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.