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

The cheapest way to get from Amakusa to Shimabara is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1500 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amakusa to Shimabara is to car ferry and drive which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1500.

How far is it from Amakusa to Shimabara?

The distance between Amakusa and Shimabara is 56 km.

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

The best way to get from Amakusa to Shimabara without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 5h 18m and costs ¥4000 - ¥4600.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Amakusa to Shimabara, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shimabara?

There are 78+ hotels available in Shimabara.

Amakusa to Shimabara - 3 ways to travel via bus, car ferry, and car

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

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Bus, car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Sakaemachi to Oniike Kobus
2. Take the carferry from Oniike Port to Kuchinotsu Portcarferry
3. Drive from Kuchinotsu Port to Shimabaracar
2h 29m
¥1,072–2,064
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Oniike Port to Kuchinotsu Portcarferry Shimatetsu Ferry
2. Drive from Kuchinotsu Port to Shimabaracar
1h 12m
¥1,095–1,473
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Amakusa City Hall to Kumamoto Stationbus Amakusa
2. Take the carferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry
5h 18m
¥4,000–4,550

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Map of how to get from Amakusa to Shimabara.

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Distance: 55.6 km
Duration: 2h 29m

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 Oniike Ko, drive to Oniike Port, take the car ferry to Kuchinotsu Port, 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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