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How to get fromTokyo to Minamishimabaraby train, car ferry, night bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tokyo to Minamishimabara by train, car ferry, night bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kokuratrain train
    2. Take the train from Kokura to Kumamototrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 59m

  2. Night bus, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hiroshima Sta. Shinkansen Entrancenightbus night bus
    2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Kumamototrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    18h 41m
    ¥11,250–25,540

  3. Drive 1,214.5 km

    1. Drive from Tokyo to Minamishimabaracar car 1,214.5 km
    15h 17m
    ¥21,070–30,434

  4. Fly to Nagasaki Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Nagasaki Airport (NGS)plane plane HND - NGS
    2. Take the taxi from 諫早インター（バス） to Minamishimabarataxi taxi
    4h 53m
    ¥35,770–68,214

  5. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalnightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Shimabara-koubus bus Shimabara
    19h 3m
    ¥18,500–37,551

  6. Fly to Saga Airport, drive, car ferry

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Saga Airport (HSG)plane plane HND - HSG
    2. Drive from Saga Airport (HSG) to Nagasu Portcar car
    3. Take the car ferry from Nagasu Port to Taira Portcarferry car ferry
    6h 8m
    ¥52,340–83,264

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Nagasaki Airport (NGS) flights

Calendar147Weekly Planes
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,211.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Minamishimabara, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Tokyo to Minamishimabara. However, you can take the train to Kokura, take the train to Kumamoto, drive to Kumamoto Port, take the car ferry to Shimabara Ferry Terminal, then drive to Minamishimabara. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Minamishimabara via Hiroshima Sta. Shinkansen Entrance, Hiroshima, Kumamoto, Misumi, Kumamoto Port, and Shimabara Ferry Terminal in around 18h 41m.

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