What is the cheapest way to get from Unzen National Park to Kumamoto?

The cheapest way to get from Unzen National Park to Kumamoto is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥1600 - ¥2000 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Unzen National Park to Kumamoto?

The fastest way to get from Unzen National Park to Kumamoto is to drive and car ferry which takes 1h and costs ¥1600 - ¥2000.

Is there a direct bus between Unzen National Park and Kumamoto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maejima and arriving at Kumamoto Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Unzen National Park to Kumamoto?

The distance between Unzen National Park and Kumamoto is 60 km.

How do I travel from Unzen National Park to Kumamoto without a car?

The best way to get from Unzen National Park to Kumamoto without a car is to bus which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥2696.

How long does it take to get from Unzen National Park to Kumamoto?

The bus from Maejima to Kumamoto Station takes 1h 37m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Unzen National Park to Kumamoto bus from?

Unzen National Park to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Maejima station.

Where does the Unzen National Park to Kumamoto bus arrive?

Unzen National Park to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Kumamoto Station.

Where can I stay near Kumamoto?

There are 502+ hotels available in Kumamoto.

Unzen National Park to Kumamoto - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Unzen National Park to Kumamoto by bus, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Maejima to Kumamoto Stationbus Amakusa
1h 39m
¥2,696
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from 一般社団法人雲仙温泉観光協会 to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the carferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
3. Drive from Kumamoto Port to Kumamotocar
1h
¥1,647–1,906
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Matsuhima Prot, Maeshima to Mitsumi Portferry
2. Take the train from Misumi to Kumamototrain [36080] JR Misumi
1h 59m

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Distance: 59.9 km
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Unzen National Park, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?

Sanko Bus operates a bus from Maejima to Kumamoto Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,696 and the journey takes 1h 37m.

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