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How to get fromMinamishimabara to Kumamotoby car ferry, car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive, train

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Kumamoto Port to Misumicar car
    3. Take the train from Misumi to Kumamototrain train
    3h

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minamishimabara to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Kumamoto Port to Kumamotocar car
    1h
    ¥1,616–1,862

  3. Car ferry, drive, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Kumamoto Port to Misumi Nishiko Maecar car
    3. Take the bus from Misumi Nishiko Mae to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3h 35m
    ¥4,037–4,523

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 113.8 km
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Minamishimabara, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Minamishimabara to Kumamoto. However, you can drive to Shimabara Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Kumamoto Port, drive to Misumi, then take the train to Kumamoto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Minamishimabara to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal via Shimabara Ferry Terminal, Kumamoto Port, and Misumi Nishiko Mae in around 3h 35m.

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