From kumamoto


By train

There is actually no train running between Higo Ozu station (situated on the line between Kumamoto and Aso station) and Aso station. Substitute buses are running on a specific schedule. 

By bus

Two bus lines are running between Kumamoto station and Aso station.

 

By car

It takes about one hour and a half to come to Aso from Kumamoto. Since the road 57 was heavily damaged because of the Kumamoto earthquake, the quickest way To come to Aso is to take the road 339 (or milk road) from Ozu city and then the road 23 to finally go back on road 57.

 


From beppu/oita


by train

You can find a timetable here

 

by bus

Two bus lines are running between Beppu or Oita city and Aso station.

by car

You'll need between one hour and a half and two hours to reach Aso from Beppu or Oita city. 


in aso


to mount aso

There is actually six buses a day to go to mount Aso from Aso station. Check the Aso crater line timetable here.

To daikanbō

to aso shrine

Several buses are running between Aso station and Aso shrine. Please see the schedule below.