Trains to Kumamoto
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists at least twelve railway stations in Kumamoto: Suizenji Station, Hikarinomori Station, Musashizuka Station, Tōkai-Gakuen-mae Station, Kawashiri Station, Kami-Kumamoto Station, Shin-Suizenji Station, Ikeda Station, Tsuboigawakoen Station, Hakenomiya Station, Fujisakigumae Station, Kankanzaka Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Kumamoto
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumamoto to Kurume | Japan | 59 km (37 mi) | about 19 min |
| Kumamoto to Isahaya | Japan | 61 km (38 mi) | about 20 min |
| Kumamoto to Chikushino-shi | Japan | 79 km (49 mi) | about 26 min |
| Kumamoto to Kasuga | Japan | 83 km (52 mi) | about 27 min |
| Kumamoto to Ōnojō | Japan | 84 km (52 mi) | about 27 min |
| Kumamoto to Beppu | Japan | 92 km (57 mi) | about 30 min |
| Kumamoto to Fukuoka | Japan | 92 km (57 mi) | about 30 min |
| Kumamoto to Iizuka | Japan | 92 km (57 mi) | about 30 min |
| Kumamoto to Nobeoka | Japan | 95 km (59 mi) | about 31 min |
| Kumamoto to Ōita | Japan | 97 km (60 mi) | about 32 min |
| Kumamoto to Karatsu | Japan | 98 km (61 mi) | about 32 min |
| Kumamoto to Sasebo | Japan | 99 km (61 mi) | about 32 min |
| Kumamoto to Tokyo | Japan | 887 km (551 mi) | about 4 h 51 min |
| Kumamoto to Yokohama | Japan | 874 km (543 mi) | about 4 h 47 min |
| Kumamoto to Osaka | Japan | 492 km (305 mi) | about 2 h 42 min |
| Kumamoto to Nagoya | Japan | 631 km (392 mi) | about 3 h 27 min |
| Kumamoto to Sapporo | Japan | 1,472 km (915 mi) | about 8 h 4 min |
| Kumamoto to Kawasaki | Japan | 883 km (549 mi) | about 4 h 50 min |
| Kumamoto to Kobe | Japan | 465 km (289 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Kumamoto to Kyoto | Japan | 528 km (328 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Kumamoto have?
Suizenji Station, Hikarinomori Station, Musashizuka Station, Tōkai-Gakuen-mae Station, Kawashiri Station, Kami-Kumamoto Station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.