What is the cheapest way to get from Unzen Onsen to Kumamoto?

The cheapest way to get from Unzen Onsen to Kumamoto is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥1600 - ¥1900 and takes 59 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Unzen Onsen to Kumamoto?

The fastest way to get from Unzen Onsen to Kumamoto is to drive and car ferry which takes 59 min and costs ¥1600 - ¥1900.

Is there a direct bus between Unzen Onsen and Kumamoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Unzen Onsen to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from 雲仙お山の情報館（バス） and arriving at Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal via Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Unzen Onsen to Kumamoto?

The distance between Unzen Onsen and Kumamoto is 53 km.

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

The best way to get from Unzen Onsen to Kumamoto without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.

How long does it take to get from Unzen Onsen to Kumamoto?

It takes approximately 59 min to get from Unzen Onsen to Kumamoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Unzen Onsen to Kumamoto bus from?

Unzen Onsen to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus, depart from 雲仙お山の情報館（バス） station.

Where does the Unzen Onsen to Kumamoto bus arrive?

Unzen Onsen to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus, arrive at 長崎駅前（バス） station.

Where can I stay near Kumamoto?

There are 501+ hotels available in Kumamoto.

Unzen Onsen to Kumamoto - 3 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Unzen Onsen to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the carferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
3. Drive from Kumamoto Port to Kumamotocar
59 min
¥1,642–1,900
Car ferry, drive, train
1. Take the carferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
2. Drive from Kumamoto Port to Akasecar
3. Take the train from Akase to Kumamototrain
2h 41m
Bus
1. Take the bus from 雲仙お山の情報館（バス） to 長崎駅前（バス）bus
2. Take the bus from Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminal to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus Rindō
6h 46m
¥4,380–6,100

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Distance: 52.6 km
Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Unzen Onsen, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Unzen Onsen to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal via 雲仙お山の情報館（バス）, 長崎駅前（バス）, and Nagasaki Sta. Ken-ei Bus Terminal in around 6h 46m.

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