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How to get fromKumamoto to Unzen-dakeby bus, car ferry, taxi, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gofukumachi to Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Maebus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Unzen-daketaxi taxi
    2h 33m
    ¥8,300–10,310

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Unzen-dakecar car
    1h 10m
    ¥1,723–2,022

  3. Train, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Kami-Kumamoto to Nagasutrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Nagasu Port to Taira Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Taira Port to Unzen-dakecar car
    2h 38m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 57.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Unzen-dake, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kumamoto to Unzen-dake. However, you can take the bus to Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Mae, walk to Kumamoto Port, take the car ferry to Shimabara Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Unzen-dake. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kami-Kumamoto to Unzen-dake via Nagasu, Nagasu Port, and Taira Port in around 2h 38m.

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