How to travel from Maniwa to Kumamoto, Japan
The distance between Maniwa and Kumamoto is around 549km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Maniwa to Kumamoto by bus, train, 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 → Maniwa if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Kumamoto.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥25,190($185)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Kumamoto.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥14,650($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maniwa and Kumamoto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Maniwa to Kumamoto by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥14,650 ($105) and will take around 4h 10m.
The distance between Maniwa and Kumamoto is around 549km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 395km (245 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Maniwa and Kumamoto by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Maniwa to Kumamoto is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥14,650 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Maniwa and Kumamoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥14,650 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Maniwa and Kumamoto. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Kumamoto. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Maniwa and Kumamoto. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Kumamoto. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maniwa to Kumamoto. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Maniwa and Kumamoto. The distance is around 549km (341 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maniwa to Kumamoto is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥14,650 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Maniwa and Kumamoto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5hrs | ¥25,190($185) | twice daily | 574km (356 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5hrs | ¥24,915($180) | twice daily | 757km (470 miles) |
| Bus to Okayama Sta., train and plane | 5h 60m | ¥26,560($195) | twice daily | 722km (449 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | ¥14,650($105) | twice daily | 576km (358 miles) |
| Bus to Okayama Sta., train | 5h 15m | ¥14,785($110) | twice daily | 594km (369 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | ¥8,215($60) | on demand | 549km (341 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Maniwa and Kumamoto
Bus companies
Chutetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Tokushima Bus Co
Airlines
Train operators
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