How to travel from Kumamoto to Fuji, Japan

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.

10 routes found

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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Shizuoka (FSZ).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥42,300($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train via Okayama

Take the train to Okayama then Hamamatsu and then to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,750($210)

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Bus

Take the bus to Tennōji and then to Fuji Station South Gate.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,110($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Fuji.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance1,044km (649 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kumamoto and Fuji

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kumamoto and Fuji

Transport options from Kumamoto to Fuji
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 25m
¥42,300($310)
every 4 hours895km (556 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
¥29,025($210)
hourly1,035km (643 miles)
Fly to Nagoya Airfield (NKM), Train4h 10m
¥36,965($270)
hourly861km (535 miles)
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train4h 15m
¥32,855($240)
hourly859km (534 miles)
Train to Shin-Tosu, plane4h 20m
¥34,910($255)
5 times a day1,161km (721 miles)
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), Train5hrs
¥29,845($220)
hourly877km (545 miles)
Train via Okayama + 1 similar
5h 55m
¥28,750($210)
every 2 hours1,026km (638 miles)
Train5h 60m
¥26,695($195)
hourly1,026km (638 miles)
Bus
20h 20m
¥17,110($125)
once daily1,109km (689 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
¥15,605($115)
on demand1,044km (649 miles)

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Airports near Fuji

The following major airports near Fuji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Fuji
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Fuji
MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Fuji