How to Get from Kurume Station to Kumamoto Station

Shinkansen・Conventional Line (Local Train)・Highway Bus (Hinokuni Go)・Taxi

How Far Is It from Kurume Station to Kumamoto Station? How to Get from Kurume Station to Kumamoto Station?

The distance from Kurume Station to Kumamoto Station is approximately 82.7 km along the Shinkansen line (straight line: 66.3 km). The fastest and most convenient option is the JR Kyushu Shinkansen (Sakura / Mizuho / Tsubame), taking about 20m.

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Fastest & Most Convenient

Shinkansen

Direct · 20m

¥3,940
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Budget Alternative

Conventional Line (Local Train)

Transfer · 1h 31m

¥1,930
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Scenic Road Route

Highway Bus (Hinokuni Go)

Transfer · 1h 40m

¥2,300
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Private Door-to-Door

Taxi

Direct · 57m

¥22,000
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Kurume Station → Kumamoto Station(Shinkansen)

Compare Prices to Get from Kurume Station to Kumamoto Station

Operators Price Duration Routes Features
JR Kyushu Shinkansen (Mizuho / Sakura) ¥3,940 20m Kurume Station -> Kumamoto Station High-speed bullet train Direct connection Reserved and non-reserved seating available
JR Kyushu Shinkansen (Tsubame) ¥3,940 30m Kurume Station -> Kumamoto Station Direct bullet train service Stops at intermediate stations Comfortable seating
JR Kagoshima Main Line (Local / Rapid) ¥1,930 1h 31m Kurume Station -> Ginsui Station -> Kumamoto Station Lower ticket cost Conventional rail network Requires transfer along the route
Nishitetsu Highway Bus (Hinokuni Go) ¥2,300 1h 40m Miyanojin -> Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal Direct highway bus option Frequent departures Connects to downtown Kumamoto terminal

Compare Operators Between Kurume Station and Kumamoto Station

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JR

JR Kyushu Shinkansen

Departure: Kurume Station
Arrival: Kumamoto Station
Duration: 20m
Price: ¥3,940

Kurume Station to Kumamoto Station Travel Tips

Shinkansen Pass Validity

Holders of the JR Rail Pass (All Japan or JR Kyushu Regional Pass) can use the Sakura and Tsubame Shinkansen services on this route, though seat reservation rules apply to certain passes.

Local IC Cards

IC cards like SUGOCA, Suica, and PASMO are widely accepted on regional JR trains, but be sure to check if riding Shinkansen requires a paper ticket or registered shinkansen ticketless service.

Timezone Consistency

All parts of this itinerary operate strictly under Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9) with no daylight saving time changes.

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Kumamoto City
| 0.13km from city center

A stay at THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO places you in the heart of Kumamoto, steps from Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center and a 3-minute drive from Sakura-no-baba Josaien. This upscale hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Kumamoto City Hall and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Kumamoto Castle.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

At THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

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・Up to one child aged 0 to 6 years old can sleep in the same bed for free.

・When sleeping with two adults, up to one child aged 7 to 12 years old can sleep in the same bed for free.

Please inform us of the number of children and their ages when booking for two adults.

・Bedding and amenities are not provided.

・If an elementary school-aged child requests breakfast,  an additional 1,400 yen (tax included) will be charged.

Kumamoto City
| 0.2km from city center

With a stay at ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTO in Kumamoto (Nishi Ward), you'll be steps from Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center and 4 minutes by foot from Amu Plaza Kumamoto. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kumamoto-jo Hall and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Sakura Machi Kumamoto.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a ballroom.

Satisfy your appetite at CROSS TIME CROSS BE, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Make yourself at home in one of the 146 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Kumamoto City
| 0.2km from city center

The Moment Comfort Becomes Luxury

A high-quality hotel designed and built by Sekisui House.

At SOVA, we value the “comfort” that can be experienced through all five senses.

We pay attention not only to elegance and visual beauty, but also to the warmth of materials against your skin and the gentle harmony between light and shadow.

An evening spent talking with family.

A moment of unexpected peace during your journey.

A quiet moment shared with someone special.

Everything is there by your side—quietly, deeply, and luxuriously.

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Kumamoto City
| 0.21km from city center

We opened in February 2022. We are located in front of JR Kumamoto Station. We have a natural hot spring bath and "Welcome Bar" offering drinks free of charge.

Kumamoto City
| 0.23km from city center

With a stay at Toyoko Inn Kumamoto Ekimae in Kumamoto (Nishi Ward), you'll be steps from Amu Plaza Kumamoto and 4 minutes by foot from Kumamoto Shintoshin Plaza. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kumamoto-jo Hall and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Sakura Machi Kumamoto.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 332 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Kumamoto Station

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