There are 3 ways to get from Ibusuki to Nichinan by train, bus, car ferry, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ibusuki to Kagoshima-Chuotrain
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Minamimiyazakitrain
- Take the train from Minamimiyazaki to Nichinantrain
6h 34mCar ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Yamagawa Sambashi to Nejime Portcarferry
- Drive from Nejime Port to Nichinancar
2h 32m¥1,855–3,252Bus
- Take the bus from Ibusuki Eki Mae to Kagoshima Airportbus
- Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Tanohigashibus
- Take the bus from Miyazaki Airport to Nichinanbus
7h 38m¥8,728
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ibusuki to Nichinan is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Ibusuki to Nichinan is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥1800 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ibusuki to Nichinan. However, there are services departing from Ibusuki Eki Mae and arriving at Nichinan via Kagoshima Airport, Tanohigashi and Miyazaki Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Ibusuki to Nichinan. However, there are services departing from Ibusuki and arriving at Nichinan via Kagoshima-Chuo and Minamimiyazaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Ibusuki and Nichinan is 213 km.
The best way to get from Ibusuki to Nichinan without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Ibusuki to Nichinan, including transfers.
Ibusuki to Nichinan bus services, operated by Kagoshima Kotsu, depart from Ibusuki Eki Mae station.
Ibusuki to Nichinan train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Ibusuki station.
The best way to get from Ibusuki to Nichinan is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8728 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Ibusuki, Japan and Nichinan, Japan?
You can take a train from Ibusuki to Nichinan via Kagoshima-Chuo and Minamimiyazaki in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ibusuki Eki Mae to Nichinan via Kagoshima Airport, Kagoshima Airport, Tanohigashi, and Miyazaki Airport in around 7h 38m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Ibusuki to Kagoshima-Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Minamimiyazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Minamimiyazaki to Nichinan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Bus from Ibusuki Eki Mae to Kagoshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500
- Schedules at
- iwasaki-corp.com
- Phone
- 0985-32-1000
- Website
- miyakoh.co.jp
Bus from Kagoshima Airport to Tanohigashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,830
- Schedules at
- miyakoh.co.jp
Bus from Miyazaki Airport to Nichinan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,960
- Schedules at
- miyakoh.co.jp
- Phone
- 0993-34-0012
- Website
- nankyu-ferry.com
Car ferry from Yamagawa Sambashi to Nejime Port
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥251–800
- Schedules at
- nankyu-ferry.com
- Passenger
- ¥800
- Vehicle under 6m
- ¥2,600–4,400
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More Questions & Answers
Ibusuki to Nichinan bus services, operated by Kagoshima Kotsu, arrive at Kagoshima Airport station.
Ibusuki to Nichinan train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kagoshima-Chuo station.
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