There are 3 ways to get from Nichinan to Ibusuki by train, bus, car, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Nichinan to Minamimiyazakitrain
- Take the train from Minamimiyazaki to Kagoshima-Chuotrain
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Ibusukitrain
5h 57mDrive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Nichinan to Nejime Portcar
- Take the car ferry from Nejime Port to Yamagawa Sambashicarferry
2h 32m¥1,922–3,231Bus
- Take the bus from Nichinan to Miyazaki Airportbus
- Take the bus from Tanohigashi to Kagoshima Airportbus
- Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Ibusuki Eki Maebus
7h 30m¥7,290
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nichinan to Ibusuki is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥1900 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Nichinan to Ibusuki is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥1900 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Nichinan to Ibusuki. However, there are services departing from Nichinan and arriving at Ibusuki Eki Mae via Miyazaki Airport, Tanohigashi and Kagoshima Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Nichinan to Ibusuki. However, there are services departing from Nichinan and arriving at Ibusuki via Minamimiyazaki and Kagoshima-Chuo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Nichinan and Ibusuki is 213 km.
The best way to get from Nichinan to Ibusuki without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Nichinan to Ibusuki, including transfers.
Nichinan to Ibusuki bus services, operated by Miyazaki Kotsu, depart from Nichinan station.
Nichinan to Ibusuki train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Nichinan station.
The best way to get from Nichinan to Ibusuki is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7290 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Nichinan, Japan and Ibusuki, Japan?
You can take a train from Nichinan to Ibusuki via Minamimiyazaki and Kagoshima-Chuo in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nichinan to Ibusuki Eki Mae via Miyazaki Airport, Tanohigashi, Kagoshima Airport, and Kagoshima Airport in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Nichinan to Minamimiyazaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Minamimiyazaki to Kagoshima-Chuo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Ibusuki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0985-32-1000
- Website
- miyakoh.co.jp
Bus from Nichinan to Miyazaki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,960
- Schedules at
- miyakoh.co.jp
Bus from Tanohigashi to Kagoshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,830
- Schedules at
- miyakoh.co.jp
Bus from Kagoshima Airport to Ibusuki Eki Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500
- Schedules at
- iwasaki-corp.com
- Phone
- 0993-34-0012
- Website
- nankyu-ferry.com
Car ferry from Nejime Port to Yamagawa Sambashi
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥251–800
- Schedules at
- nankyu-ferry.com
- Passenger
- ¥800
- Vehicle under 6m
- ¥2,600–4,400
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Nichinan to Ibusuki bus services, operated by Miyazaki Kotsu, arrive at Miyazaki Airport station.
Nichinan to Ibusuki train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Minamimiyazaki station.
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