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

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There are 4 ways to get from Nagasaki to Minamata 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 Izumi Kagoshimatrain train Sakura
    5h 35m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nagasaki to Kuchinotsu Portcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Kuchinotsu Port to Oniike Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Oniike Port to Minamatacar car
    3h 30m
    ¥3,850–5,552

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminal to Kumamoto Stationbus bus Rindō
    2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Izumi Kagoshimatrain train Sakura
    6h 22m

  4. Bus, train via Yatsushiro

    1. Take the bus from Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminal to Kumamoto Stationbus bus Rindō
    2. Take the train from Yatsushiro to Minamatatrain train [183222] Hisatsu Orange Railway / ...
    6h 30m

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  • Distance: 301.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) to Minamata via Kōhoku, Shin Tosu, and Izumi(Kagoshima) in around 5h 35m.

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