There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto to Unzen by bus, car ferry, train, or car
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Bus, car ferry, train
best- Take the bus from Gofukumachi to Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Maebus
- Take the carferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Shimabarako to Azumatrain
3h 35mCar ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the carferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Drive from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Unzencar
1h 9m¥1,790–2,118Train
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Takeo-Onsentrain
- Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahayatrain
- Take the train from Isahaya to Azumatrain
3h 42mBus
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Isahaya ICbus Rindō
5h 2m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Unzen is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Unzen is to car ferry and drive which takes 1h 9m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Unzen. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal and arriving at 諫早駅前（バス） via 諫早営業所（バス）. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Unzen. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Azuma via Shin-Tosu, Takeo-Onsen and Isahaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Unzen is 62 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Unzen without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 3h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Kumamoto to Unzen, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Unzen bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.
Kumamoto to Unzen train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Unzen is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Unzen, Japan?
You can take a train from Kumamoto to Azuma via Shin-Tosu, Takeo-Onsen, and Isahaya in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Isahaya IC every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- 0957-62-2231
- Website
- Shimatetsu
Train from Shimabarako to Azuma
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Shimatetsu
Train from Isahaya to Azuma
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Shimatetsu
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Gofukumachi to Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥200–750
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Isahaya IC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Website
- kumamotoferry.co.jp
Car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100
- Schedules at
- kumamotoferry.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥1,100
- Vehicle (under 4m)
- ¥3,350
Car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100
- Schedules at
- kumamotoferry.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥1,100
- Vehicle (under 4m)
- ¥3,350
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Booking & Getting There
Kumamoto to Unzen bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Isahaya IC station.
Kumamoto to Unzen train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin Tosu station.
There are 77+ hotels available in Unzen.