How to travel from Kumamoto to Nishinoshima, Japan
The distance between Kumamoto and Nishinoshima is around 558km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kumamoto to Nishinoshima by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nishinoshima → Kumamoto if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥52,160($380)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Okayama and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥24,230($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥21,905($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kumamoto and Nishinoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kumamoto to Nishinoshima by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ¥20,810 ($150) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,950 ($250).
The distance between Kumamoto and Nishinoshima is around 558km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 440km (274 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Kumamoto and Nishinoshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kumamoto to Nishinoshima is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ¥33,950 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Kumamoto and Nishinoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥20,810 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kumamoto and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kumamoto and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kumamoto to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 6h 15m.
The closest major airport to Nishinoshima is Oki Island Airport (OKI) (OKI) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima. Miho Airport (YGJ) (YGJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 8h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kumamoto to Nishinoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around ¥24,230 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kumamoto and Nishinoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 15m | ¥52,160($380) | twice daily | 1,159km (720 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 15m | ¥33,950($250) | twice daily | 558km (347 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 8h 50m | ¥28,200($205) | once daily | 844km (524 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 8h 20m | ¥24,230($175) | once daily | 752km (467 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, ferry | 9hrs | ¥20,810($150) | once daily | 612km (380 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 10h 40m | ¥20,810($150) | once daily | 656km (408 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 15m | ¥21,905($160) | once daily | 769km (478 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kumamoto and Nishinoshima
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Nihon Kotsu
Train operators
Airports near Nishinoshima
The following major airports near Nishinoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Oki Island Airport (OKI)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima
Miho Airport (YGJ)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Nishinoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 275km (171 miles) from Nishinoshima