There are 4 ways to get from Minamata to Yatsushiro by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Minamata to Yatsushirotrain [183188] Hisatsu Orange Railway / ...
1h 6m¥1,100–1,500Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from JA Minamata Shisho Mae to Michinoeki Tanorabus 1：水俣産交→津奈木駅～佐敷→道の駅たのうら
- Take the bus from Michinoeki Tanora to Torichobus 11：道の駅たのうら→日奈久～ハーモニーホ→八代市役所前
2h 28m¥400–1,610Drive 45 km
- Drive from Minamata to Yatsushirocar 45 km
35 min¥684–988Taxi
- Take the taxi from Minamata to Yatsushirotaxi 45 km
35 min¥20,000–25,000
Minamata to Yatsushiro by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minamata to Yatsushiro is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Minamata to Yatsushiro is to drive which takes 35 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minamata to Yatsushiro. However, there are services departing from JA Minamata Shisho Mae and arriving at Toricho via Michinoeki Tanora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Minamata and arriving at Yatsushiro. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Minamata and Yatsushiro is 49 km. The road distance is 45 km.
The best way to get from Minamata to Yatsushiro without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1500.
The train from Minamata to Yatsushiro takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.
Minamata to Yatsushiro bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from JA Minamata Shisho Mae station.
Minamata to Yatsushiro train services, operated by Hisatsu Orange Railway, depart from Minamata station.
The best way to get from Minamata to Yatsushiro is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥400 - ¥1700 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Minamata, Japan and Yatsushiro, Japan?
Hisatsu Orange Railway operates a train from Minamata to Yatsushiro hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,500 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JA Minamata Shisho Mae to Toricho via Michinoeki Tanora in around 2h 28m.
- Website
- Hisatsu Orange Railway
Train from Minamata to Yatsushiro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Schedules at
- Hisatsu Orange Railway
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from JA Minamata Shisho Mae to Michinoeki Tanora
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥200–1,300
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Michinoeki Tanora to Toricho
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥200–350
- Website
- Sanko Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–25,000
Asahi Kotsu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 996 62 1411
- Website
- asahikotsu.com
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Booking & Getting There
Minamata to Yatsushiro bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Michinoeki Tanora station.
Minamata to Yatsushiro train services, operated by Hisatsu Orange Railway, arrive at Yatsushiro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minamata to Yatsushiro is 45 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Minamata to Yatsushiro.
There are 57+ hotels available in Yatsushiro.