There are 4 ways to get from Unzen to Aso Kujū National Park by bus, train, car ferry, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kawabata to Kosoku Kiyamabus Shimabara
- Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Centerbus Yufuin
6h 50m¥3,903–6,700Car ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the carferry from Taira Port to Nagasu Portcarferry
- Drive from Nagasu Port to Aso Information Centrecar
2h 2m¥1,784–2,489Train
- Take the train from Isahaya to Haikitrain
- Take the train from Haiki to Tosutrain
- Take the train from Tosu to Yufuintrain
7h 1mCar ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Station No.7 to Aso Sanjo Terminalbus
6h 57m¥3,050–3,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Unzen to Aso Kujū National Park is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2500 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Unzen to Aso Kujū National Park is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Unzen to Aso Kujū National Park. However, there are services departing from Kawabata and arriving at Yufutozanguchi via Kosoku Kiyama and Yufuin BC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Unzen to Aso Kujū National Park. However, there are services departing from Azuma and arriving at Yufuin via Isahaya, Haiki and Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Unzen and Aso Kujū National Park is 243 km.
The best way to get from Unzen to Aso Kujū National Park without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs ¥3900 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Unzen to Aso Kujū National Park, including transfers.
Unzen to Aso Kujū National Park bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Kawabata station.
Unzen to Aso Kujū National Park train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Isahaya station.
The best way to get from Unzen to Aso Kujū National Park is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs ¥3900 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Unzen, Japan and Aso Kujū National Park, Japan?
You can take a train from Azuma to Yufutozanguchi via Aino(Nagasaki), Kawabata, Kosoku Kiyama, Yufuin BC, and Yufutozanguchi in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Azuma to Yufutozanguchi via Isahaya, Haiki, Tosu, Yufuin, Yufuin BC, and Yufutozanguchi in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Isahaya to Haiki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Haiki to Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Tosu to Yufuin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kawabata to Kosoku Kiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,400
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,300
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Station No.7 to Aso Sanjo Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,750
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Phone
- 81957782105
- Website
- ariake-ferry.com
Car ferry from Taira Port to Nagasu Port
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥450
- Schedules at
- ariake-ferry.com
- Adult
- ¥450
- Vehicle under 3m
- ¥1,560
- Website
- kumamotoferry.co.jp
Car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Port
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100
- Schedules at
- kumamotoferry.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥1,100
- Vehicle (under 4m)
- ¥3,350
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More Questions & Answers
Unzen to Aso Kujū National Park bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.
Unzen to Aso Kujū National Park train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Haiki station.
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