How to travel from Kurashiki to Kumamoto, Japan
The distance between Kurashiki and Kumamoto is around 475km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kurashiki to Kumamoto by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kumamoto → Kurashiki if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Fukuyama and then to Kumamoto.
- Duration2h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥12,460($90)
Multiple train operators
Train and Plane
Take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Kumamoto (KMJ).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost¥23,545($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Bus
Take the train to Hakata then take the bus to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal.
- Duration3h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost¥13,415($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurashiki and Kumamoto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Kumamoto by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥12,460 ($90) and will take around 2h 55m.
The distance between Kurashiki and Kumamoto is around 475km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Kurashiki and Kumamoto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Kumamoto is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥12,460 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Kumamoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥12,460 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Kumamoto. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki to Kumamoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fukuyama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kurashiki and Kumamoto. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Kurashiki and Kumamoto. We recommend that you take the train to Fukuyama and then to Kumamoto. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki to Kumamoto. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Kumamoto is Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) (KMJ) which is approximately 30km (18 miles) from Kumamoto. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) 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 Kurashiki and Kumamoto. The distance is around 509km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Kumamoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ¥12,460 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kurashiki and Kumamoto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 55m | ¥12,460($90) | hourly | 475km (295 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 40m | ¥23,545($170) | every 30 mins | 686km (426 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 20m | ¥24,915($180) | hourly | 625km (389 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 55m | ¥13,415($100) | every 20 mins | 523km (325 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | ¥7,665($56) | on demand | 509km (317 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kurashiki and Kumamoto
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Tokushima Bus Co
Train operators
Airlines
Airports near Kumamoto
The following major airports near Kumamoto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
- Distance
- 30km (18 miles) from Kumamoto
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Kumamoto
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Kumamoto