The distance between Kumamoto and Shinjuku is around 1,165km (724 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kumamoto to Shinjuku by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Shinagawa.
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Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Kumamoto to Shinjuku by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥18,480 ($135) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,390 ($220).
The distance between Kumamoto and Shinjuku is around 1,165km (724 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 900km (559 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Kumamoto and Shinjuku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kumamoto to Shinjuku is to take the train which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ¥30,390 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Kumamoto and Shinjuku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥18,480 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kumamoto and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kumamoto to Shinjuku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka and Shinagawa. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kumamoto and Shinjuku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kumamoto and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 16h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kumamoto to Shinjuku. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hakata Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 35m.
Nishitetsu, Kintetsu Bus and JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Kumamoto and Shinjuku. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kumamoto to Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Shinagawa. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Shinjuku is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Shinjuku. The distance is around 1,173km (729 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kumamoto to Shinjuku is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ¥30,390 ($220).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5h 55m | ¥30,390($220) | hourly | 1,165km (724 miles) |
Train via Hakata | 6h 20m | ¥30,390($220) | hourly | 1,179km (732 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 16h 35m | ¥18,755($135) | once daily | 1,252km (778 miles) |
Bus via Ōsaka | 19h 10m | ¥18,480($135) | once daily | 1,250km (776 miles) |
Drive | 12h 55m | ¥17,525($130) | on demand | 1,173km (729 miles) |
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Skymark Airlines
Star Flyer
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Nishitetsu
Kintetsu Bus
JR Bus Kanto
The following major airports near Shinjuku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.