Results from Osaka to Kumamoto on Wednesday, 10 June 2026

There are two ways to travel from Osaka to Kumamoto: by plane and by train.

How far is Osaka from Kumamoto?

The travel distance between Osaka and Kumamoto is 476 km. There are two options to travel from Osaka to Kumamoto: taking a flight or taking a train.

How long does it take to get from Osaka to Kumamoto?

It takes 1-2 hours to get from Osaka to Kumamoto by plane and 3-4 hours by train.

The plane and the train usually depart and arrive on time.

What types of airlines operate the route Osaka to Kumamoto?

There are two domestic airlines flying the route Osaka to Kumamoto, two full-service carriers: Japan Airlines (JL) and All Nippon Airways (NH).

For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Japan.

Where do flights from Osaka to Kumamoto depart?

Flights from Osaka to Kumamoto depart from Itami Airport (ITM).

Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in. Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure time.

Where do flights from Osaka to Kumamoto arrive?

Flights from Osaka to Kumamoto arrive at Kumamoto Airport (KMJ).

What types of trains operate the route Osaka to Kumamoto?

There is one railway company operating trains on the route Osaka to Kumamoto.

JR operates the Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen high-speed train between Osaka and Kagoshima stopping in Kumamoto.

There are three types of services on the Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen: Nozomi and Mizuho are the fast services stopping only at key stations, Hikari and Sakura are the semi-fast services stopping at the major stations and Kodama is the local service stopping at all stations.

Shinkansen trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Shinkansen trains offer three passengers classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.

Travellers with Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Green Cars or the Ordinary Cars. Travellers with Non-reserved Seat tickets are allowed to take any seat available only in the Ordinary Cars designated as Non-reserved.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.

Where do trains from Osaka to Kumamoto depart?

Trains on the Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen Line depart from Shin-Osaka Station located in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where do trains from Osaka to Kumamoto arrive?

Trains on the Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen Line arrive at Kumamoto Station located in Nishi-ku, Kumamoto.

Where to travel next from Kumamoto?

From Kumamoto, you can go by train to Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima, Fukuoka and Kagoshima on the Kyushu Shinkansen.