How to travel from Kumamoto to Toyooka, Japan

The distance between Kumamoto and Toyooka is around 604km (375 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kumamoto to Toyooka 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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Fly

Fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Toyooka (TJH).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,955($175)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Himeji and then to Toyooka(Hyogo).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,070($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Sannomiya Station and then to Toyodacho.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,785($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Toyooka.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance705km (438 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kumamoto and Toyooka

There are several options for getting from Kumamoto to Toyooka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥14,785 ($110) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,955 ($175).

The distance between Kumamoto and Toyooka is around 604km (375 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 502km (312 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Kumamoto and Toyooka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kumamoto to Toyooka is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥23,955 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Kumamoto and Toyooka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,785 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kumamoto and Toyooka. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kumamoto to Toyooka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Himeji. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kumamoto and Toyooka. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kumamoto and Toyooka. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kumamoto to Toyooka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sannomiya Station and Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu). These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

Kintetsu Bus and Zentan Bus run regular bus services between Kumamoto and Toyooka. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kumamoto and Toyooka. Flights depart from Kumamoto (KMJ) and arrive at Toyooka (TJH) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Kumamoto to Toyooka. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kumamoto to Toyooka typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Kumamoto (KMJ) and and arrive into Toyooka (TJH).

The closest major airport to Toyooka is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Toyooka. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Kumamoto and Toyooka. The distance is around 705km (438 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kumamoto to Toyooka is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥18,070 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kumamoto and Toyooka

Transport options from Kumamoto to Toyooka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
¥23,955($175)
every 30 mins604km (375 miles)
Train
4h 20m
¥18,070($130)
twice daily659km (410 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
¥14,785($110)
once daily833km (518 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
¥10,540($77)
on demand705km (438 miles)

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Airports near Toyooka

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

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Toyooka
TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Toyooka
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Toyooka