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How to get fromOsaka to Shimabaraby train, car ferry, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Osaka to Shimabara by train, car ferry, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kumamototrain train Sakura / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Nagasu Port to Taira Portcarferry car ferry
    7h 2m
    ¥10,384–15,041

  2. Night bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Kiyama Parking Areanightbus night bus Yj1554
    2. Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Shimabara Eki-maebus bus Shimabara
    14h 12m
    ¥6,500–22,366

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Shimabara Eki-maebus bus
    9h 19m
    ¥11,900–15,700

  4. Drive 724 km

    1. Drive from Osaka to Shimabaracar car 724 km
    9h 56m
    ¥12,562–18,144

  5. Fly Osaka International Airport to Nagasaki Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Nagasaki Airport (NGS)plane plane ITM - NGS
    2. Take the train from Isahaya to Reikyukoen-Taiikukantrain train
    5h 27m

  6. Fly Kobe to Nagasaki Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Nagasaki Airport (NGS)plane plane UKB - NGS
    2. Take the train from Isahaya to Reikyukoen-Taiikukantrain train
    5h 52m

  7. Fly Osaka International Airport to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane ITM - KMJ
    2. Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sta. to Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Maebus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    6h 45m

  8. Fly Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane ITM - FUK
    2. Take the train from Hakata to Takeo-Onsentrain train
    3. Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahayatrain train
    4. Take the train from Isahaya to Reikyukoen-Taiikukantrain train
    7h 8m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Nagasaki Airport (NGS) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,274Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Osaka to Shimabara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 715.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Osaka to Shimabara. However, you can take the subway to Nishinakajima-Minamigata, walk to Shin Osaka, take the train to Kumamoto, take the train to Nagasu, drive to Nagasu Port, take the car ferry to Taira Port, then drive to Shimabara. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Shimabara Eki-mae via Okayama Station West Exit, Okayama, Hakata Fukuoka, and Hakata Bus Terminal in around 9h 19m.

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