There are 3 ways to get from Nagasaki to Kumamoto by train, bus, car, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) to Hizenyamaguchitrain [36328] JR Nagasaki / ...
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain Sakura
3h 43mDrive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Nagasaki to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
1h 42m¥2,223–2,728Bus
- Take the bus from Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminal to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus Rindō
3h 50m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nagasaki to Kumamoto is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥2200 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Nagasaki to Kumamoto is to drive and car ferry which takes 1h 42m and costs ¥2200 - ¥2800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminal and arriving at Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagasaki to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) and arriving at Kumamoto via Kōhoku and Shin Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Nagasaki and Kumamoto is 194 km.
The best way to get from Nagasaki to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Nagasaki to Kumamoto, including transfers.
Nagasaki to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminal station.
Nagasaki to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) station.
The best way to get from Nagasaki to Kumamoto is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 50m.
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.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) to Hizenyamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminal to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Website
- kumamotoferry.co.jp
Car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Port
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100
- Schedules at
- kumamotoferry.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥1,100
- Vehicle (under 4m)
- ¥3,350
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Booking & Getting There
Nagasaki to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.
Nagasaki to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Hizenyamaguchi station.
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