What is the cheapest way to get from Shimabara to Kagoshima?

The cheapest way to get from Shimabara to Kagoshima is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shimabara to Kagoshima?

The fastest way to get from Shimabara to Kagoshima is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.

How far is it from Shimabara to Kagoshima?

The distance between Shimabara and Kagoshima is 224 km.

How do I travel from Shimabara to Kagoshima without a car?

The best way to get from Shimabara to Kagoshima without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 6h 53m and costs ¥5500 - ¥6500.

How long does it take to get from Shimabara to Kagoshima?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Shimabara to Kagoshima, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kagoshima?

There are 236+ hotels available in Kagoshima.

Shimabara to Kagoshima - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shimabara to Kagoshima by car ferry, train, bus, or car

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Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Taira Port to Nagasu Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Nagasu to Kumamototrain
3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain
3h 21m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
2. Drive from Kumamoto Port to Kagoshimacar
3h 5m
¥4,138–5,555
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
2. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Kagoshimachuobus Kirishima
6h 53m
¥5,500–6,050

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Distance: 223.9 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Shimabara to Kagoshima. However, you can drive to Taira Port, take the car ferry to Nagasu Port, drive to Nagasu, take the train to Kumamoto, then take the train to Kagoshima Chuo. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kagoshimachuo via Kumamoto Port, Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Mae, Sakuramachi Bus Terminal, and Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT in around 6h 53m.

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