How to travel from Kumamoto to Shimoda, Japan

The distance between Kumamoto and Shimoda is around 961km (597 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kumamoto to Shimoda by train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,390($220)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Kobe, Shizuoka then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,580($240)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shimoda.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance1,137km (707 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kumamoto and Shimoda

There are several options for getting from Kumamoto to Shimoda by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥29,160 ($215) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,390 ($220).

The distance between Kumamoto and Shimoda is around 961km (597 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 801km (498 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Kumamoto and Shimoda by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kumamoto to Shimoda is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥30,390 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Kumamoto and Shimoda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥29,160 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kumamoto and Shimoda. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kumamoto to Shimoda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Kobe, Shizuoka and Atami. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kumamoto and Shimoda. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7hrs, 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 Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kumamoto to Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Shimoda. The distance is around 1,137km (707 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kumamoto to Shimoda is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ¥32,580 ($240).

How do I get from Kumamoto to Shimoda

Compare travel optionsbetween Kumamoto and Shimoda

Transport options from Kumamoto to Shimoda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 45m
¥30,390($220)
every 4 hours1,058km (657 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
¥45,585($335)
every 4 hours998km (620 miles)
Train to Shin-Tosu, plane5h 20m
¥36,280($265)
5 times a day1,184km (736 miles)
Fly to Nagoya Airfield (NKM), train5h 55m
¥39,975($290)
every 4 hours964km (599 miles)
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train6hrs
¥35,870($260)
every 4 hours961km (597 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
¥32,580($240)
every 4 hours1,128km (701 miles)
Train via Shin-Osaka7h 55m
¥29,160($215)
hourly1,129km (701 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
¥16,975($125)
on demand1,137km (707 miles)

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Airports near Shimoda

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Shimoda
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Shimoda
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Shimoda