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How to get fromAmakusa to Satsumaby bus, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Amakusa to Satsuma by bus, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amakusa City Hall to Kumamoto Stationbus bus Amakusa
    2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Izumi Kagoshimatrain train Sakura
    5h 6m
    ¥4,000–4,600

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amakusa to Ushibuka Portcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Ushibuka Port to Kuranomoto Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Kuranomoto Port to Satsumacar car
    2h 5m
    ¥2,261–3,199

  3. Bus, train via Yatsushiro

    1. Take the bus from Amakusa City Hall to Uto Station Higashiguchibus bus Amakusa
    2. Take the train from Yatsushiro to Izumi(Kagoshima)train train [183222] Hisatsu Orange Railway / ...
    6h 6m
    ¥4,200–4,600

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  • Distance: 211.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Amakusa to Satsuma. However, you can take the bus to Kumamoto Station, walk to Kumamoto, take the train to Izumi Kagoshima, walk to Isumi station, then take the bus to Toraimachi. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Amakusa to Satsuma via Ushibuka Port and Kuranomoto Port in around 2h 5m.

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