How to travel from Kumamoto to Onomichi, Japan

The distance between Kumamoto and Onomichi is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kumamoto to Onomichi 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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Train

Take the train to Hiroshima and then to Shin-Onomichi.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,005($95)
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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the bus to Mukaihigashi.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,735($190)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Fukuyama.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,240($105)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Onomichi.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance455km (283 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kumamoto and Onomichi

There are several options for getting from Kumamoto to Onomichi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥13,005 ($95) and will take around 2h 30m.

The distance between Kumamoto and Onomichi is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 309km (192 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Kumamoto and Onomichi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kumamoto to Onomichi is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥13,005 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Kumamoto and Onomichi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥13,005 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kumamoto and Onomichi. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kumamoto to Onomichi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hiroshima. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kumamoto and Onomichi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kumamoto and Onomichi. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima and then to Shin-Onomichi. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kumamoto to Onomichi. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the bus to Mukaihigashi. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Onomichi is Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) (HIJ) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Onomichi. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Onomichi. The distance is around 455km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kumamoto to Onomichi is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥13,005 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kumamoto and Onomichi

Transport options from Kumamoto to Onomichi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
¥13,005($95)
hourly415km (258 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 10m
¥25,735($190)
4 times a week416km (258 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 30m
¥14,240($105)
hourly515km (320 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
¥6,845($50)
on demand455km (283 miles)

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Airports near Onomichi

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

HIJ
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Onomichi
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
187km (116 miles) from Onomichi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
271km (168 miles) from Onomichi