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

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

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amakusa City Hall to Otaobus bus Amakusa
    2. Take the car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 34m
    ¥4,176–4,496

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Oniike Port to Kuchinotsu Portcarferry car ferry Shimatetsu Ferry
    2. Drive from Kuchinotsu Port to Shimabaracar car
    1h 12m
    ¥1,170–1,609

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  • Distance: 111.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Amakusa to Shimabara. However, you can take the bus to Otao, drive to Kumamoto Port, take the car ferry to Shimabara Ferry Terminal, then drive to Shimabara. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Amakusa to Shimabara via Oniike Port and Kuchinotsu Port in around 1h 12m.

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