Kitakyushu to Kumamoto by train
Kumamoto lies 117 km (73 mi) south of Kitakyushu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 39 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 143 km (89 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kitakyushu | Kumamoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 940,978 | 738,907 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kokura Station, Orio Station, Tobata Station | Suizenji Station, Hikarinomori Station, Musashizuka Station |
Where to book trains from Kitakyushu 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 Kitakyushu?
117 km (73 mi) in a straight line, south of Kitakyushu; by road roughly 143 km (89 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kitakyushu to Kumamoto by train?
About 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kitakyushu 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.