How to travel from Kumamoto to Nagasaki, Japan

The distance between Kumamoto and Nagasaki is around 168km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kumamoto to Nagasaki by train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,255($53)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to 長崎駅前降車専用.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥3,970($29)
Operated by

Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oniike Port then take a ferry to Kuchinotsu Port then drive to Nagasaki.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥3,010($22)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kumamoto and Nagasaki

There are several options for getting from Kumamoto to Nagasaki by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥3,010 ($22) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥7,255 ($53).

The distance between Kumamoto and Nagasaki is around 168km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 72km (45 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Kumamoto and Nagasaki by train.

The quickest way to get from Kumamoto to Nagasaki is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ¥7,255 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Kumamoto and Nagasaki is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥3,010 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kumamoto and Nagasaki. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kumamoto to Nagasaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Tosu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kumamoto and Nagasaki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Nagasaki. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kumamoto and Nagasaki with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 40m.

Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus run regular bus services between Kumamoto and Nagasaki. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 40m 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 Nagasaki. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki). instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Nagasaki is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kumamoto to Nagasaki. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki). instead which will take 2h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kumamoto to Nagasaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ¥7,255 ($53).

How do I get from Kumamoto to Nagasaki

Compare travel optionsbetween Kumamoto and Nagasaki

Transport options from Kumamoto to Nagasaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
¥7,255($53)
hourly194km (121 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
¥3,970($29)
hourly198km (123 miles)
Car and Ferry
2h 50m
¥3,010($22)
every 2 hours168km (104 miles)

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Airports near Nagasaki

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

NGS
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki
AXJ
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (25 miles) from Nagasaki
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Nagasaki