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How to get fromKumamoto to Sakurajimaby train, car ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain train Sakura / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Kagoshima Port to Sakurajima Portcarferry car ferry
    1h 43m
    ¥2,757–3,780

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Kagoshima Honkōbus bus Kirishima
    2. Take the car ferry from Kagoshima Port to Sakurajima Portcarferry car ferry
    4h 29m
    ¥4,558–4,645

  3. Drive 188.3 km

    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Sakurajimacar car 188.3 km
    3h 12m
    ¥3,270–4,723

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  • Distance: 174.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Sakurajima, Kagoshima-ken, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kumamoto to Sakurajima. However, you can take the train to Kagoshima Chuo, drive to Kagoshima Port, take the car ferry to Sakurajima Port, then drive to Sakurajima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Sakurajima via Kagoshima Honkō, Kagoshima Port, and Sakurajima Port in around 4h 29m.

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