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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) to Hizenyamaguchitrain train [36328] JR Nagasaki / ...
    2. Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain train Sakura
    3h 43m
  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nagasaki to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry car ferry
    1h 42m
    ¥2,223–2,728
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminal to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus bus Rindō
    3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) to Kumamoto via Kōhoku and Shin Tosu in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminal to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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