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Cheapest price on 09 Oct
174S$
Average ticket price on 09 Oct
174S$
Fastest journey on 09 Oct
2 h 58 m
Average journey duration on 09 Oct
3 h 2 m
Trains on 09 Oct
25
Distance
488 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Osaka to Kumamoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Osaka to Kumamoto will cost around 174S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 174S$.
On Fri, 09 Oct, we found 25 trains from Osaka to Kumamoto, including 25 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 488 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Sakura 7478:53 AM3h13Shin-Osaka Station12:06 PMKumamoto Station174 S$1One-way0 changes- Sakura 7458:00 AM3h16Shin-Osaka Station11:16 AMKumamoto Station174 S$1One-way0 changes
- Sakura 7499:20 AM3h19Shin-Osaka Station12:39 PMKumamoto Station174 S$1One-way0 changes
- Sakura 7592:23 PM3h16Shin-Osaka Station5:39 PMKumamoto Station174 S$1One-way0 changes
- Sakura 7655:20 PM3h22Shin-Osaka Station8:42 PMKumamoto Station174 S$1One-way0 changes
- Mizuho 6157:54 PM2h58Shin-Osaka Station10:52 PMKumamoto Station174 S$1One-way0 changes
- Mizuho 6016:00 AM3h02Shin-Osaka Station9:02 AMKumamoto Station174 S$1One-way0 changes
- Mizuho 6057:50 AM3h02Shin-Osaka Station10:52 AMKumamoto Station174 S$1One-way0 changes
- Mizuho 6093:54 PM3h05Shin-Osaka Station6:59 PMKumamoto Station174 S$1One-way0 changes
- Mizuho 6079:54 AM3h05Shin-Osaka Station12:59 PMKumamoto Station174 S$1One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Osaka to Kumamoto
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First train 1:20 AM |
Last train 11:20 AM |
Live departures
Osaka to Kumamoto train times
The table below shows live departures for Osaka to Kumamoto trains for tomorrow, Saturday, 10 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuho 601 | 6:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h02 | 9:02 AM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 741 | 6:25 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h19 | 9:44 AM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 743 | 6:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h16 | 10:06 AM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 603 | 7:23 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h05 | 10:28 AM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 605 | 7:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h02 | 10:52 AM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 745 | 8:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h16 | 11:16 AM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 747 | 8:53 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h13 | 12:06 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 749 | 9:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h19 | 12:39 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 607 | 9:54 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h05 | 12:59 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 751 | 10:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h20 | 1:40 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 753 | 11:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h19 | 2:39 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 755 | 12:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h19 | 3:39 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 757 | 1:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h16 | 4:39 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 759 | 2:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h16 | 5:39 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 761 | 3:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h16 | 6:39 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 609 | 3:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h05 | 6:59 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 763 | 4:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h19 | 7:42 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 611 | 4:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h06 | 8:00 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 765 | 5:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h22 | 8:42 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 767 | 5:47 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h16 | 9:03 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 769 | 6:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h22 | 9:42 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 613 | 6:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h06 | 10:00 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 771 | 7:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h19 | 10:39 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 615 | 7:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h58 | 10:52 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 773 | 8:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h29 | 11:49 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 601 | 6:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h02 | 9:02 AM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 741 | 6:25 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h19 | 9:44 AM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 743 | 6:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h16 | 10:06 AM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 603 | 7:23 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h05 | 10:28 AM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 605 | 7:50 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h02 | 10:52 AM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 745 | 8:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h16 | 11:16 AM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 747 | 8:53 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h13 | 12:06 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 749 | 9:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h19 | 12:39 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 607 | 9:54 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h05 | 12:59 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 751 | 10:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h20 | 1:40 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 753 | 11:20 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h19 | 2:39 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 755 | 12:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h19 | 3:39 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 757 | 1:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h16 | 4:39 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 759 | 2:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h16 | 5:39 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 761 | 3:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h16 | 6:39 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 609 | 3:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h05 | 6:59 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 763 | 4:23 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h19 | 7:42 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 611 | 4:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h06 | 8:00 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 765 | 5:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h22 | 8:42 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 767 | 5:47 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h16 | 9:03 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 769 | 6:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h22 | 9:42 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 613 | 6:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h06 | 10:00 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 771 | 7:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h19 | 10:39 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 615 | 7:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 2h58 | 10:52 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 773 | 8:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 3h29 | 11:49 PM Kumamoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Osaka to Kumamoto train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Osaka to Kumamoto by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kumamoto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Osaka and Kumamoto
Most Osaka to Kumamoto trains use the Shin-Osaka Station to Kumamoto Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Osaka and Kumamoto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Osaka station do trains to Kumamoto leave from?
Getting to Shin-Osaka Station from Osaka city centre
Shin-Osaka Station is 4 km from Osaka city centre. Public transport options include:
Shin-Osaka Station train station facilities and services
Shin-Osaka Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Eki Marche Shin-Osaka offers a variety of dining options, including local delicacies like takoyaki and bento boxes.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is generally reliable inside the Shinkansen ticketed area and in cafés. ATMs are seven Bank (inside Book Studio), Sumitomo Mitsui Bank (06:30-23:00), MUFG Bank (06:30-23:00).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Shin-Osaka Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shin-Osaka Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shin-Osaka Station: Elevators and escalators are available; barrier-free access is provided.
Kumamoto Station train station facilities and services
Kumamoto Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kumamoto Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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