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How to get fromShimabara to Amakusaby car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Shimabara to Amakusa by car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Otao to Amakusa City Hallbus bus Amakusa
    3h 35m
    ¥4,130–4,395

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shimabara to Kuchinotsu Portcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Kuchinotsu Port to Oniike Portcarferry car ferry Shimatetsu Ferry
    1h 12m
    ¥1,114–1,436

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  • Distance: 111.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Shimabara to Amakusa. However, you can drive to Shimabara Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Kumamoto Port, drive to Otao, then take the bus to Amakusa City Hall. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shimabara to Amakusa via Kuchinotsu Port and Oniike Port in around 1h 12m.

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