What is the cheapest way to get from Ōmuta to Shimabara?

The cheapest way to get from Ōmuta to Shimabara is to car ferry which costs ¥900 - ¥1200 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ōmuta to Shimabara?

The fastest way to get from Ōmuta to Shimabara is to ferry which takes 50 min and costs ¥2299.

Is there a direct ferry between Ōmuta and Shimabara?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from 三池港旅客待合所（大牟田） and arriving at 島原港ターミナル（島原外港）. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Ōmuta to Shimabara?

The distance between Ōmuta and Shimabara is 28 km.

How do I travel from Ōmuta to Shimabara without a car?

The best way to get from Ōmuta to Shimabara without a car is to ferry which takes 50 min and costs ¥2299.

How long does it take to get from Ōmuta to Shimabara?

The ferry from 三池港旅客待合所（大牟田） to 島原港ターミナル（島原外港） takes 50 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where can I stay near Shimabara?

There are 73+ hotels available in Shimabara.

Ōmuta to Shimabara - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Ōmuta to Shimabara by ferry or car ferry

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from 三池港旅客待合所（大牟田） to 島原港ターミナル（島原外港）ferry 三池島原ライン（島原行き）
50 min
¥2,299
Car ferry
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1. Take the car ferry from Nagasu Port to Taira Portcarferry
1h 9m
¥906–1,120

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Distance: 27.8 km
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Ōmuta, Japan and Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan?

Yamasa Kaiun (Miike-Shimabara Line) operates a ferry from 三池港旅客待合所（大牟田） to 島原港ターミナル（島原外港） 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,299–2,300 and the journey takes 50 min.

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