How to travel from Okinawa to Kumamoto, Japan
The distance between Okinawa and Kumamoto is around 844km (524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Okinawa to Kumamoto by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kumamoto → Okinawa if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kumamoto (KMJ).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥30,530($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Kumamoto.
- Duration24h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥19,575($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okinawa and Kumamoto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okinawa to Kumamoto by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ¥19,575 ($145) and will take around 24h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,530 ($225).
The distance between Okinawa and Kumamoto is around 844km (524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 735km (457 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Okinawa and Kumamoto by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Okinawa to Kumamoto is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ¥30,530 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Okinawa and Kumamoto is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥19,575 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Okinawa and Kumamoto. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Okinawa and Kumamoto. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Okinawa to Kumamoto. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Okinawa to Kumamoto. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Kumamoto (KMJ). instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okinawa to Kumamoto is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ¥30,530 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okinawa and Kumamoto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 15m | ¥30,530($225) | every 30 mins | 844km (524 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 30m | ¥23,275($170) | every 30 mins | 993km (617 miles) |
| Bus to 県庁北口, plane and train | 3h 55m | ¥33,815($245) | every 30 mins | 913km (567 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 24h 55m | ¥19,575($145) | 5 times a week | 889km (553 miles) |
| Ferry and Car | 1 day 1h | ¥27,790($205) | once a week | 1,050km (652 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okinawa and Kumamoto
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Skymark Airlines
Oriental Air Bridge
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Toppy & Rocket
Bus companies
Okinawa Bus
Toyo Bus
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