How to travel from Obihiro to Kumamoto, Japan

The distance between Obihiro and Kumamoto is around 1,712km (1,064 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Obihiro to Kumamoto by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. 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 Obihiro (OBO) to Kumamoto (KMJ).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,870($260)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥62,290($455)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Minami-Chitose Station 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 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥51,885($380)
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 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,310($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Obihiro and Kumamoto

There are several options for getting from Obihiro to Kumamoto by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥32,310 ($235) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,870 ($260).

The distance between Obihiro and Kumamoto is around 1,712km (1,064 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,586km (985 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Obihiro and Kumamoto by plane.

The quickest way to get from Obihiro to Kumamoto is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥35,870 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Obihiro and Kumamoto is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥32,310 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Obihiro and Kumamoto. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Obihiro 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 15h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Obihiro and Kumamoto. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 15h 15m, 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 Obihiro and Kumamoto. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

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

There is no direct flight from Obihiro to Kumamoto. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Obihiro to Kumamoto typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Obihiro (OBO) 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 Obihiro to Kumamoto. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 4h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Obihiro to Kumamoto is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥35,870 ($260).

How do I get from Obihiro to Kumamoto

Compare travel optionsbetween Obihiro and Kumamoto

Transport options from Obihiro to Kumamoto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 55m
¥35,870($260)
every 4 hours1,772km (1,101 miles)
Plane and Train5h 45m
¥39,015($285)
5 times a day1,898km (1,179 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
¥38,470($280)
every 2 hours1,712km (1,064 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 20m
¥39,290($285)
twice daily1,923km (1,195 miles)
Train
15h 15m
¥62,290($455)
every 4 hours2,412km (1,498 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 5h
¥51,885($380)
once daily2,491km (1,548 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 7h
¥32,310($235)
once daily2,021km (1,256 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