What is the cheapest way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Shimabara?

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Shimabara is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥1600 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Shimabara?

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Shimabara is to drive and car ferry which takes 1h 6m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2000.

How far is it from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Shimabara?

The distance between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) and Shimabara is 60 km.

How do I travel from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Shimabara without a car?

The best way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Shimabara without a car is to bus and car ferry via Jozan Hoikuen Iriguchi which takes 3h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Shimabara?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Shimabara, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shimabara?

There are 79+ hotels available in Shimabara.

Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Shimabara - 3 ways to travel via bus, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Shimabara by bus, car ferry, or car

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Bus, car ferry via Jozan Hoikuen Iriguchi
best
1. Take the bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Seibu Shakobus Takamori
2. Take the carferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 48m
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Gofukumachibus
2. Take the bus from Gofukumachi to Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Maebus
3. Take the carferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry
4h 3m
¥1,500–3,250
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kumamoto-Airport-KMJ to Kumamoto Portcar
2. Take the carferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry
1h 6m
¥1,658–1,911

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Map of how to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Shimabara.

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Distance: 60.1 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), Japan and Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Shimabara. However, you can take the bus to Seibu Shako, walk to Jozan Hoikuen Iriguchi, take the bus to Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Mae, walk to Kumamoto Port, then take the car ferry to Shimabara Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kumamoto-Airport-KMJ to Shimabara via Kumamoto Port and Shimabara Ferry Terminal in around 1h 6m.

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