Nagoya to Kumamoto by train
Kumamoto lies 631 km (392 mi) south-west of Nagoya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 27 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 769 km (478 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Nagoya | Kumamoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2.3 million | 738,907 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Nagoya Station, Ōzone Station, Chikusa Station | Suizenji Station, Hikarinomori Station, Musashizuka Station |
| Postal codes | 289-0116–952-0311 | 802-0044 |
Where to book trains from Nagoya 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 Nagoya?
631 km (392 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Nagoya; by road roughly 769 km (478 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nagoya to Kumamoto by train?
About 3 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nagoya 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
- 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.