How to get from Arao to Minamata
The fastest way to travel from Arao to Minamata takes approximately 574 minutes with 6 transfers. You can use bus. We found 3 route options for you.
From Arao to Minamata
Fastest Route
574 min
148.6 km
6 transfers
1：バスセンター（荒尾）→桜山団地上～金山→玉名市役所前
A3-2：玉名駅前→木葉～大倉→桜町バスターミナル
M4-2：桜町バスターミナル→田迎→イオン→辺場→砥用
砥用中央→佐俣の湯～堅志田→松橋駅
松橋駅→鏡四つ角～大村→八代市役所
11：八代市役所前→ハーモニーホ～日奈久→道の駅たのうら
1：道の駅たのうら→佐敷～津奈木駅→水俣産交
Departs from:
本村（荒尾市）
Walking:
40 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 17 min (1 km)
to 本村（荒尾市）
2
Take
1：バスセンター（荒尾）→桜山団地上～金山→玉名市役所前
Bus
Direction: 玉名市役所前
From 本村（荒尾市）
to 玉名駅前
(25 stops, 31 min)
3
Take
A3-2：玉名駅前→木葉～大倉→桜町バスターミナル
Bus
Direction: 桜町バスターミナル
From 玉名駅前
to 桜町バスターミナル
(54 stops, 76 min)
4
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to 桜町バスターミナル
5
Take
M4-2：桜町バスターミナル→田迎→イオン→辺場→砥用
Bus
Direction: 砥用
From 桜町バスターミナル
to 小莚
(47 stops, 67 min)
6
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to 小莚
7
Take
砥用中央→佐俣の湯～堅志田→松橋駅
Bus
Direction: 松橋駅
From 小莚
to 松橋栄町
(25 stops, 26 min)
8
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to 松橋栄町
9
Take
松橋駅→鏡四つ角～大村→八代市役所
Bus
Direction: 八代市役所
From 松橋栄町
to 労働基準監督署入口（八代）
(30 stops, 39 min)
10
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to 労働基準監督署入口（八代）
11
Take
11：八代市役所前→ハーモニーホ～日奈久→道の駅たのうら
Bus
Direction: 道の駅たのうら
From 労働基準監督署入口（八代）
to 道の駅たのうら
(41 stops, 44 min)
12
Take
1：道の駅たのうら→佐敷～津奈木駅→水俣産交
Bus
Direction: 水俣産交
From 道の駅たのうら
to Jaみなまた支所前
(47 stops, 56 min)
13
Walk 15 min (0.9 km)
✓
Arrive at Minamata
Public transport stations close to Arao
Arao is located in Arao and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Arao:
- 有明医療センター
- 岱志高校前
- 本村（荒尾市）
- 海陽中前
Public transport stations close to Minamata
Minamata is located in Arao and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Minamata:
- 白梅の杜前
- 日当
- 二中前
- 桜ヶ丘
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Arao to Minamata.
How do I travel from Arao to Minamata in Arao?
The quickest journey from Arao to Minamata takes approximately 574 minutes via the 1：バスセンター（荒尾）→桜山団地上～金山→玉名市役所前 bus service.
Can I get directly from Arao to Minamata without changing?
This route requires 6 transfers. The complete journey takes about 574 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Arao and Minamata?
The 1：バスセンター（荒尾）→桜山団地上～金山→玉名市役所前 line provides bus service between 本村（荒尾市） and Jaみなまた支所前 in Arao.
What is the journey time from Arao to Minamata by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Arao to Minamata in Arao takes approximately 574 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Arao to Minamata?
Board the 1：バスセンター（荒尾）→桜山団地上～金山→玉名市役所前 bus at 本村（荒尾市） station, located near Arao in Arao.
Which station is closest to Minamata?
The nearest stop to Minamata is Jaみなまた支所前 station. Exit here to reach your destination in Arao.
Travel Tips
- Allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours
- Check real-time departure information at the station
- Consider downloading the transit app for live updates
- For routes with transfers, follow signs at stations for connecting services
Disclaimer: Travel times shown are estimates based on scheduled departure at 8:00 AM and do not account for real-time traffic conditions or service delays. Actual travel times may vary.