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.
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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Fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
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Take the train to Shin-Kobe, Shizuoka then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 45m | ¥30,390($220) | every 4 hours | 1,058km (657 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 15m | ¥45,585($335) | every 4 hours | 998km (620 miles) |
Train to Shin-Tosu, plane | 5h 20m | ¥36,280($265) | 5 times a day | 1,184km (736 miles) |
Fly to Nagoya Airfield (NKM), train | 5h 55m | ¥39,975($290) | every 4 hours | 964km (599 miles) |
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train | 6hrs | ¥35,870($260) | every 4 hours | 961km (597 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7hrs | ¥32,580($240) | every 4 hours | 1,128km (701 miles) |
Train via Shin-Osaka | 7h 55m | ¥29,160($215) | hourly | 1,129km (701 miles) |
Drive | 12h 40m | ¥16,975($125) | on demand | 1,137km (707 miles) |
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The following major airports near Shimoda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.