How to Get from Kami-Kumamoto Station to Kumamoto Station

JR Kagoshima Main Line・Kumamoto City Tram

How Far Is It from Kami-Kumamoto Station to Kumamoto Station? How to Get from Kami-Kumamoto Station to Kumamoto Station?

The distance from Kami-Kumamoto Station to Kumamoto Station is approximately 3 km. The fastest and most direct option is the JR Kagoshima Main Line, taking about 4-5 minutes. Alternatively, the Kumamoto City Tram offers a 20-25 minute scenic route via the city center, requiring a transfer.

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Fastest

JR Kagoshima Main Line

Direct · 4-5m

¥170
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Scenic

Kumamoto City Tram

Transfer · 20-25m

¥200
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Kami-Kumamoto Station → Kumamoto Station(JR Kagoshima Main Line)

Compare Prices to Get from Kami-Kumamoto Station to Kumamoto Station

Operators Price Duration Routes Features
JR Kagoshima Main Line ¥170 4-5m Kami-Kumamoto Station -> Kumamoto Station Direct Fastest JR Pass eligible
Kumamoto City Tram (Line B + Line A) ¥200 25m Kami-Kumamoto Station -> (transfer at Karashimacho) -> Kumamoto Station Scenic route Flat fare Supports IC cards

Compare Operators Between Kami-Kumamoto Station and Kumamoto Station

Train
JR

JR Kyushu Kagoshima Main Line

Departure: Kami-Kumamoto Station
Arrival: Kumamoto Station
Duration: 4-5m
Price: ¥170
Tram
Tram

Kumamoto City Tram Line B

Departure: Kami-Kumamoto Station
Arrival: Karashimacho
Duration: 25m
Price: ¥200
Tram

Kumamoto City Tram Line A

Departure: Karashimacho
Arrival: Kumamoto Station
Duration: 25m
Price: ¥0 (Transfer)

Kami-Kumamoto Station to Kumamoto Station Travel Tips

Payment Convenience

Both JR trains and trams accept major IC cards (Suica, ICOCA, etc.). For trams, you can also use credit card tap-and-pay for seamless entry and exit.

Tram Transfers

When using the tram, remember that you must transfer from Line B to Line A at Karashimacho station. If paying by cash, ask for a transfer ticket to avoid paying twice.

Budget Options

The tram has a flat fare of ¥200. If you plan to travel around the city multiple times, consider purchasing a one-day pass for better value.

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| 0.2km from city center

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| 0.21km from city center

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If you are looking for a convenient place to stay, our guests have told us that this location is excellent. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling alone.

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| 0.3km from city center

The Hotel Route-Inn Kumamoto Ekimae provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Hotel Route-Inn Kumamoto Ekimae is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Kumamoto City.

The hotel is just 400m away from Kumamoto Station. Keeping busy is easy, with Kasuga Sanchome Otemoyan Park, Sozenji and Square in front of Kumamoto Station Shirakawa Exit (East Exit) all nearby.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. This Kumamoto City hotel offers parking on site.

This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling alone.

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