The distance between Miyazaki and Kumamoto is around 175km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Miyazaki 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.
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Fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Kumamoto.
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Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo and then to Kumamoto.
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Take the bus to Torichosuji.
Miyazaki Kotsu
There are several options for getting from Miyazaki to Kumamoto by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥4,520 ($33) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥14,785 ($110).
The distance between Miyazaki and Kumamoto is around 175km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (69 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Miyazaki and Kumamoto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Miyazaki to Kumamoto is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ¥14,785 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Miyazaki and Kumamoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥4,520 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Miyazaki and Kumamoto. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Miyazaki to Kumamoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kagoshima-Chuo. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Miyazaki and Kumamoto. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Miyazaki and Kumamoto. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Miyazaki and Kumamoto with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 40m.
Miyazaki Kotsu run regular bus services between Miyazaki and Kumamoto. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyazaki to Kumamoto. We recommend that you fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Kumamoto. instead which will take 1h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Miyazaki and Kumamoto. The distance is around 175km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyazaki to Kumamoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around ¥9,170 ($67).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 1h 50m | ¥14,785($110) | hourly | 321km (199 miles) |
Train | 3h 5m | ¥9,170($67) | every 3 hours | 282km (175 miles) |
Bus | 3h 40m | ¥4,520($33) | hourly | 236km (147 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | ¥2,740($20) | on demand | 175km (109 miles) |
Oriental Air Bridge
Miyazaki Kotsu
The following major airports near Kumamoto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.