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How to get fromNagasaki to Shimabaraby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Nagasaki to Shimabara by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 歴史文化博物館（バス） to 諫早駅前（バス）bus bus
    2. Take the train from Isahaya to Reikyukoen-Taiikukantrain train [183606] Shimabara Railway / ...
    2h 30m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 出島（バス） to 諫早駅前（バス）bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Isahaya Eki-mae to Shimabara Eki-maebus bus Shimabara
    2h 35m
    ¥880–1,710

  3. Drive  59.2 km

    1. Drive from Nagasaki to Shimabaracar car 59.2 km
    57 min
    ¥1,023–1,478

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nagasaki to Shimabarataxi taxi 59.2 km
    57 min
    ¥27,000–33,000

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) to Isahayatrain train [36360] JR Nagasaki / ...
    2. Take the train from Isahaya to Reikyukoen-Taiikukantrain train [183606] Shimabara Railway / ...
    2h 35m

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  • Distance: 69.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Nagasaki, Japan and Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan?

You can take a bus from 出島（バス） to Shimabara Eki-mae via 諫早駅前（バス） and Isahaya Eki-mae in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nagasaki(Nagasaki) to Reikyukoen-Taiikukan via Isahaya in around 2h 35m.

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