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How to get fromShimabara to Kumamoto Castleby car ferry, car, or bus

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Kumamoto Port to Kumamoto Castlecar car
    47 min
    ¥1,388–1,525

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Mae to Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus bus S3-2：熊本港→西区役所～蓮台寺→桜町バスターミナル
    2h 25m
    ¥1,300–1,850

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  • Distance: 37.5 km
  • Duration: 47 min

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

There is no direct connection from Shimabara to Kumamoto Castle. However, you can drive to Shimabara Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Kumamoto Port, then drive to Kumamoto Castle. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Castle via Kumamoto Port, Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Mae, and Sakuramachi Bus Terminal in around 2h 25m.

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