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How to get fromAmakusa to Minamishimabaraby car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Amakusa to Minamishimabara by car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Oniike Port to Kuchinotsu Portcarferry car ferry Shimatetsu Ferry
    2. Drive from Kuchinotsu Port to Minamishimabaracar car
    53 min
    ¥880–1,099

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sakaemachi to Oniike Kobus bus 31：本渡バスセンター→五和小中学校前～鬼池港→富岡港 / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Oniike Port to Kuchinotsu Portcarferry car ferry Shimatetsu Ferry
    2h 10m
    ¥832–1,654

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  • Distance: 35.2 km
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Amakusa, Japan and Minamishimabara, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Amakusa to Minamishimabara. However, you can drive to Oniike Port, take the car ferry to Kuchinotsu Port, then drive to Minamishimabara. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sakaemachi to Minamishimabara via Oniike Ko, Oniike Port, and Kuchinotsu Port in around 2h 10m.

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