There are 4 ways to get from Kyushu to Nagasaki by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Takeo-Onsentrain
- Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Nagasakitrain
5h 43mDrive 175.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyushu to Nagasakicar 175.7 km
2h 48m¥3,048–4,403Bus via Chikushino
- Take the bus from Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae to Kiyama PAbus Kosoku Fukuoka
- Take the bus from Kōsoku Kiyama kudari to Nagasakibus Kyushu
7h 7m¥6,163–7,163Bus
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Station to Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminalbus Rindō
7h 30m¥4,400–4,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyushu to Nagasaki is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kyushu to Nagasaki is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyushu to Nagasaki. However, there are services departing from Uchinomaki and arriving at Nagasaki via Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae and Kōsoku Kiyama kudari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyushu to Nagasaki. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Nagasaki via Higoozu, Kumamoto, Shin-Tosu and Takeo-Onsen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Kyushu and Nagasaki is 243 km. The road distance is 175.7 km.
The best way to get from Kyushu to Nagasaki without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Kyushu to Nagasaki, including transfers.
Kyushu to Nagasaki bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae station.
Kyushu to Nagasaki train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Aso(Kumamoto) station.
The best way to get from Kyushu to Nagasaki is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Chikushino, which costs ¥6000 - ¥7500 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Kyushu, Japan and Nagasaki, Japan?
You can take a bus from Asoshi Shokokai Mae to Nagasaki via Aso Sta., Aso(Kumamoto), Higoozu, Kumamoto, Shin-Tosu, and Takeo-Onsen in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uchinomaki to Nagasaki via Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae, Kiyama PA, and Kōsoku Kiyama kudari in around 7h 7m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozu
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Shin-Tosu to Takeo-Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Takeo-Onsen to Nagasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae to Kiyama PA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,663
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Station to Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kōsoku Kiyama kudari to Nagasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,500
- Schedules at
- jik.nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyushu to Nagasaki bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Kiyama PA station.
Kyushu to Nagasaki train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Higoozu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyushu to Nagasaki is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Kyushu to Nagasaki.
There are 249+ hotels available in Nagasaki.