What is the cheapest way to get from Shimabara to Kumamoto Station?

The cheapest way to get from Shimabara to Kumamoto Station is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥1500 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shimabara to Kumamoto Station?

The fastest way to get from Shimabara to Kumamoto Station is to car ferry and drive which takes 44 min and costs ¥1300 - ¥1500.

How far is it from Shimabara to Kumamoto Station?

The distance between Shimabara and Kumamoto Station is 35 km.

How do I travel from Shimabara to Kumamoto Station without a car?

The best way to get from Shimabara to Kumamoto Station without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 1h 42m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900.

How long does it take to get from Shimabara to Kumamoto Station?

It takes approximately 44 min to get from Shimabara to Kumamoto Station, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kumamoto Station?

There are 497+ hotels available in Kumamoto Station.

Shimabara to Kumamoto Station - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
2. Drive from Kumamoto Port to Kumamoto Stationcar
44 min
¥1,338–1,455
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
2. Take the bus from Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Mae to Kumamoto Sta.bus S3-2：熊本港→西区役所～蓮台寺→桜町バスターミナル
1h 42m
¥1,300–1,850
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Taira Port to Nagasu Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Nagasu to Kumamototrain JB: Kagoshima Line Local / ...
2h 1m

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Distance: 34.9 km
Duration: 44 min

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

There is no direct connection from Shimabara to Kumamoto Station. However, you can drive to Shimabara Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Kumamoto Port, then drive to Kumamoto Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shimabara to Kumamoto via Taira Port, Nagasu Port, and Nagasu in around 2h 1m.

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