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How to get fromKumamoto to Unzen Onsenby train, car, car ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Akasetrain train
    2. Drive from Akase to Kumamoto Portcar car
    3. Take the carferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 58m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kumamoto to Kumamoto Portcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Unzen Onsencar car
    1h
    ¥1,653–1,903

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminalbus bus Rindō
    2. Take the bus from 長崎駅前（バス） to 雲仙お山の情報館（バス）bus bus
    6h 46m
    ¥4,380–6,100

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  • Distance: 98.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Unzen Onsen, Japan?

You can take a bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Unzen Onsen via 長崎駅前（バス） and 雲仙お山の情報館（バス） in around 6h 46m.

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