Osaka to Kumamoto

Osaka to Kumamoto

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Osaka to Kumamoto Schedule

Osaka to Kumamoto Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
All Nippon Airways Economy #NH52107:10 - 08:30¥ 20,103
Shinkansen Unreserved seat 08:04 - 11:28¥ 19,268
Japan Airlines Economy #JL238511:00 - 12:10¥ 21,812
Japan Airlines Economy #JL388112:40 - 14:20¥ 19,537
Shinkansen Unreserved seat 15:18 - 18:42¥ 19,268
All Nippon Airways Economy #NH52716:40 - 18:00¥ 19,987
Shinkansen Standard Seat 19:06 - 22:30¥ 19,824
Jetstar Japan Economy 20:40 - 09:40¥ 28,239
Kintetsu Bus ZKN7 AC Seater 22:20 - 08:47¥ 8,360

Transportation from Osaka to Kumamoto

Facts about the transport from Osaka to Kumamoto

Cheapest Transport$56
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure6:50 AM
Latest Departure10:20 PM
Departures per day15
Distance720 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAll Nippon Airways, BB Global Travel, Japan Airlines, Kintetsu Bus ZKN7, Shinkansen, Shinkansen JR Central, Shinkansen JR West

How to get from Osaka to Kumamoto

Travelling between Osaka and Kumamoto is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 296.66 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 127.39.

How long does it take to get from Osaka to Kumamoto?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between Osaka and Kumamoto depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Osaka and Kumamoto. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 27m to reach Kumamoto.

How much does it cost to get from Osaka to Kumamoto?

Travelling between Osaka and Kumamoto can be as cheap as USD 127.39 if you opt for a Shinkansen train and as expensive as USD 296.66 if you buy a All Nippon Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Osaka and Kumamoto ?

  • 9 from Osaka to Kumamoto starting from 06:50 Shin Osaka until 19:20 Shin Osaka
  • 6 from Osaka to Kumamoto starting from 09:20 Osaka Airport until 19:40 Osaka Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Osaka to Kumamoto.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Osaka to Kumamoto, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 129.17.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Osaka and Kumamoto

All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Osaka to Kumamoto overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Osaka and Kumamoto

Kintetsu Bus ZKN7

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Osaka to Kumamoto?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 86% chosen taxi+Train
  • 9% opted for a bus
  • 5% took a train