The distance between Kumamoto and Nagoya is around 651km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kumamoto to Nagoya 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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Fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM).
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Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Nagoya.
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Take the bus to Ōsaka Namba Station then take the train to Kintetsunagoya.
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There are several options for getting from Kumamoto to Nagoya by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥13,415 ($100) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,980 ($220).
The distance between Kumamoto and Nagoya is around 651km (404 miles).
It takes around 4hrs to get from Kumamoto and Nagoya by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kumamoto to Nagoya is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ¥29,980 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Kumamoto and Nagoya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥13,415 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kumamoto and Nagoya. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kumamoto to Nagoya. 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 4hrs.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kumamoto and Nagoya. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Nagoya. We recommend that you fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Yes you can fly from Kumamoto and Nagoya. Flights depart from Kumamoto (KMJ) and arrive at Nagoya Airfield (NKM). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Kumamoto and Nagoya with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.
Fuji Dream and All Nippon Airways fly between Kumamoto and Nagoya. Flights depart from Kumamoto (KMJ) and and arrive into Nagoya Airfield (NKM). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.
The flight from Kumamoto to Nagoya typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Kumamoto (KMJ) and and arrive into Nagoya Airfield (NKM).
The closest major airport to Nagoya is Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nagoya. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) and Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) 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 Nagoya. The distance is around 852km (529 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kumamoto to Nagoya is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥21,905 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 35m | ¥29,980($220) | hourly | 651km (404 miles) |
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) | 2h 45m | ¥26,010($190) | every 30 mins | 652km (405 miles) |
Train and Plane | 2h 45m | ¥36,415($265) | hourly | 736km (458 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 15m | ¥23,135($170) | every 30 mins | 670km (416 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4hrs | ¥21,905($160) | hourly | 819km (509 miles) |
Train via Hakata | 4h 10m | ¥21,905($160) | hourly | 819km (509 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13h 25m | ¥13,415($100) | once daily | 907km (563 miles) |
Drive | 9h 30m | ¥12,730($95) | on demand | 852km (529 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nagoya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.