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Honmachi to Kumamoto by bus

Kumamoto lies 35 km (22 mi) north of Honmachi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 52 min including stops, over roughly 42 km (26 mi) of road.

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HonmachiKumamoto
CountryJapanJapan
Population123,067738,907
Elevation6 m (20 ft)9 m (30 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)

Where to book buses from Honmachi to Kumamoto

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Staying in Kumamoto

Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumamoto. Of the 127 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (81), and 1 are five-star. Across 77 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 79,614 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Kumamoto from Honmachi?

35 km (22 mi) in a straight line, north of Honmachi; by road roughly 42 km (26 mi).

How long does it take to get from Honmachi to Kumamoto by bus?

About 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Honmachi and Kumamoto?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where can I stay in Kumamoto?

Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumamoto, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.