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How to get fromKumamoto to Itsuku Shimaby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kumamoto to Itsuku Shima by train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hiroshimatrain train
    2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Miyajimaguchitrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajimacarferry car ferry
    2h 46m
    ¥5,587–7,736

  2. Bus, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Torichosuji to Hakata Bus Terminal(Kosoku)bus bus
    2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Hiroshimatrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajimacarferry car ferry
    4h 14m
    ¥4,311–8,721

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Miyajimaguchicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Miyajimaguchi to Miyajimacarferry car ferry
    4h 43m
    ¥5,376–7,696

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  • Distance: 368.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Itsuku Shima, Hiroshima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kumamoto to Itsuku Shima. However, you can take the train to Hiroshima, take the train to Miyajimaguchi, walk to Miyajimaguchi, then take the car ferry to Miyajima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Torichosuji to Miyajima via Hakata Bus Terminal(Kosoku), Hakata Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Miyajimaguchi, and Miyajimaguchi in around 4h 14m.

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