How to travel from Kushiro to Kumamoto, Japan

The distance between Kushiro and Kumamoto is around 1,829km (1,137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kushiro to Kumamoto by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KumamotoKushiro if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Kumamoto (KMJ).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,100($270)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 3 others

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kumamoto.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥65,710($480)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 札幌駅前bt then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Tokyo then take the bus to Yamaguchi-Yuda Onsendo then Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥54,625($400)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Kumamoto.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,950($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kushiro and Kumamoto

There are several options for getting from Kushiro to Kumamoto by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥33,950 ($250) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,100 ($270).

The distance between Kushiro and Kumamoto is around 1,829km (1,137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,664km (1,034 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Kushiro and Kumamoto by plane.

The quickest way to get from Kushiro to Kumamoto is to fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx ¥37,100 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Kushiro and Kumamoto is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥33,950 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kushiro and Kumamoto. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kushiro to Kumamoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Hakata. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 16h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kushiro and Kumamoto. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 16h 30m, 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 Kushiro and Kumamoto. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kushiro and Kumamoto. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) and arrive at Kumamoto (KMJ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Kushiro to Kumamoto. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kushiro to Kumamoto typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) and and arrive into Kumamoto (KMJ).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kushiro to Kumamoto. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 4h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kushiro to Kumamoto is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around ¥37,100 ($270).

How do I get from Kushiro to Kumamoto

Compare travel optionsbetween Kushiro and Kumamoto

Transport options from Kushiro to Kumamoto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
4h 60m
¥37,100($270)
hourly1,829km (1,137 miles)
Plane and Train5h 20m
¥43,535($320)
hourly1,920km (1,193 miles)
Fly to Kita Kyushu (KKJ), Train5h 40m
¥39,840($290)
hourly1,939km (1,205 miles)
Fly to Saga (HSG), Train5h 50m
¥40,250($295)
5 times a day1,955km (1,215 miles)
Train and Plane6h 25m
¥39,700($290)
every 4 hours1,900km (1,181 miles)
Train
16h 30m
¥65,710($480)
every 4 hours2,539km (1,578 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 8h
¥54,625($400)
once daily2,670km (1,659 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 9h
¥33,950($250)
once daily2,130km (1,323 miles)

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Airports near Kumamoto

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

KMJ
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
30km (18 miles) from Kumamoto
AXJ
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Kumamoto
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Kumamoto