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How to get fromKumamoto to Shimabaraby car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Kumamoto to Shimabara by car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Kumamoto Portcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    46 min
    ¥1,358–1,477

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sta. to Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Maebus bus S3-2：桜町バスターミナル→蓮台寺～西区役所→熊本港
    2. Take the car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 1m
    ¥1,300–1,810

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  • Distance: 35.8 km
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kumamoto to Shimabara. However, you can drive to Kumamoto Port, take the car ferry to Shimabara Ferry Terminal, then drive to Shimabara. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumamoto Sta. to Shimabara Ferry Terminal via Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Mae and Kumamoto Port in around 2h 1m.

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