What is the cheapest way to get from Sakurajima to Kumamoto?

The cheapest way to get from Sakurajima to Kumamoto is to car ferry and train which costs ¥2600 - ¥3800 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sakurajima to Kumamoto?

The fastest way to get from Sakurajima to Kumamoto is to car ferry and train which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3800.

How far is it from Sakurajima to Kumamoto?

The distance between Sakurajima and Kumamoto is 173 km. The road distance is 188.8 km.

How long does it take to get from Sakurajima to Kumamoto?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Sakurajima to Kumamoto, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sakurajima to Kumamoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Sakurajima to Kumamoto is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Sakurajima to Kumamoto.

Where can I stay near Kumamoto?

There are 494+ hotels available in Kumamoto.

Sakurajima to Kumamoto - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sakurajima to Kumamoto by car ferry, train, bus, or car

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Car ferry, train
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1. Take the car ferry from Sakurajima Port to Kagoshima Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Kagoshima Chuo to Kumamototrain Tsubame
2h 6m
¥2,682–3,771
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Sakurajima Port to Kagoshima Portcarferry
2. Take the bus from Kagoshima Honkō to Kumamoto Sakuramachi BTbus Kirishima
5h 16m
¥4,547–4,613
Drive 188.8 km
1. Drive from Sakurajima to Kumamotocar 188.8 km
3h 13m
¥3,279–4,736

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Distance: 173.2 km
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Sakurajima, Kagoshima-ken, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Sakurajima to Kumamoto. However, you can drive to Sakurajima Port, take the car ferry to Kagoshima Port, drive to Kagoshima Chuo, then take the train to Kumamoto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sakurajima to Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT via Sakurajima Port, Kagoshima Port, and Kagoshima Honkō in around 5h 16m.

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