The distance between Kumamoto and Hyuga is around 140km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Kumamoto to Hyuga by train and car. 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 Kagoshima-Chuo then Miyazaki and then to Hyugashi.
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There are several options for getting from Kumamoto to Hyuga by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥11,500 ($84) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,190 ($16).
The distance between Kumamoto and Hyuga is around 140km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (60 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Kumamoto and Hyuga by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kumamoto to Hyuga is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ¥2,190 ($16).
The cheapest way to travel between Kumamoto and Hyuga, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,500 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kumamoto and Hyuga. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kumamoto to Hyuga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kagoshima-Chuo and Miyazaki. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kumamoto and Hyuga. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kumamoto and Hyuga. We recommend that you drive to Hyūga. instead which will take 1h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kumamoto to Hyuga. We recommend that you take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then Miyazaki and then to Hyugashi. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Hyuga is Miyazaki Airport (KMI) (KMI) which is approximately 64km (39 miles) from Hyuga. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) (KMJ) 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 Kumamoto and Hyuga. The distance is around 140km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kumamoto to Hyuga is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ¥11,500 ($84).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 45m | ¥11,500($84) | every 3 hours | 345km (214 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | ¥2,190($16) | on demand | 140km (87 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hyuga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.