How to travel from Kumamoto to Maniwa, Japan
The distance between Kumamoto and Maniwa is around 552km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kumamoto to Maniwa by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Maniwa → Kumamoto if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Bus
Fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥24,230($175)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho.
- Duration4h 5m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥14,510($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kumamoto and Maniwa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kumamoto to Maniwa by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥14,510 ($105) and will take around 4h 5m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Maniwa is around 552km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 395km (245 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Kumamoto and Maniwa by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kumamoto to Maniwa is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥14,510 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Kumamoto and Maniwa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,510 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kumamoto and Maniwa. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kumamoto and Maniwa. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kumamoto to Maniwa. We recommend that you fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Maniwa is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Maniwa. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Maniwa. The distance is around 552km (343 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kumamoto to Maniwa is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around ¥14,510 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kumamoto and Maniwa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 10m | ¥24,230($175) | twice daily | 741km (460 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 45m | ¥28,885($210) | twice daily | 735km (457 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 5m | ¥14,510($105) | twice daily | 569km (354 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 5h 15m | ¥14,785($110) | twice daily | 635km (394 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | ¥8,350($61) | on demand | 552km (343 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kumamoto and Maniwa
Bus companies
Chutetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Tokushima Bus Co
Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Maniwa
The following major airports near Maniwa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Maniwa
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 154km (95 miles) from Maniwa
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 279km (173 miles) from Maniwa