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

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There are 8 ways to get from Tokyo to Shimabara by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hakata Fukuokatrain train Nozomi
    2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Shimabara Eki-maebus bus Shimabara
    9h 9m

  2. Night bus, bus

    cheapest
    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 Eki-maebus bus Shimabara
    18h 43m
    ¥12,000–29,451

  3. Drive 1,201.6 km

    1. Drive from Tokyo to Shimabaracar car 1,201.6 km
    15h 3m
    ¥20,648–29,825

  4. Fly to Nagasaki Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Nagasaki Airport (NGS)plane plane HND - NGS
    2. Take the train from Isahaya to Reikyukoen-Taiikukantrain train
    6h 11m

  5. Night bus, bus via Yamaguchi

    1. Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yamaguchi-Yuda Onsendonightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Yudaonsendo to Fukuoka Tenjinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Shimabara Eki-maebus bus
    22h 42m
    ¥18,200–23,900

  6. Fly to Fukuoka Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane HND - FUK
    2. Take the train from Hakata to Takeo-Onsentrain train
    3. Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahayatrain train
    4. Take the train from Isahaya to Reikyukoen-Taiikukantrain train
    7h 47m

  7. Fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane HND - KMJ
    2. Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sta. to Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Maebus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 29m

  8. Fly to Saga Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Saga Airport (HSG)plane plane HND - HSG
    2. Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahayatrain train
    3. Take the train from Isahaya to Reikyukoen-Taiikukantrain train
    8h 23m

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

Calendar147Weekly Planes
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,948Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,241.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Tokyo to Shimabara. However, you can take the train to Hakata Fukuoka, walk to Hakata Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Shimabara Eki-mae. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimabara Eki-mae via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal in around 18h 43m.

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