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How to get fromSaga to Shimabaraby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Saga to Shimabara by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Takeo-Onsen

    best
    1. Take the train from Saga to Takeo-Onsentrain train
    2. Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahayatrain train
    3. Take the train from Isahaya to Reikyukoen-Taiikukantrain train
    3h 8m

  2. Drive 92.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saga to Shimabaracar car 92.6 km
    1h 41m
    ¥1,591–2,298

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Kiyama PAbus bus Saga
    2. Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Shimabara Eki-maebus bus Shimabara
    4h 48m
    ¥3,900–7,353

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Saga to Isahayatrain train [36272] JR Nagasaki / ...
    2. Take the train from Isahaya to Reikyukoen-Taiikukantrain train [183606] Shimabara Railway / ...
    3h 59m

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  • Distance: 114.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Saga to Reikyukoen-Taiikukan via Takeo-Onsen and Isahaya in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Shimabara Eki-mae via Kosoku Kiyama in around 4h 48m.

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