There are 4 ways to get from Unzen to Kumamoto Station by train, car ferry, bus, or car
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Train, car ferry, bus
best- Take the train from Azuma to Shimabarakotrain
- Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Mae to Kumamoto Sta.bus
3h 51mDrive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Unzen to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
1h 7m¥1,783–2,098Train
- Take the train from Isahaya to Haikitrain
- Take the train from Haiki to Shin-Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain
4h 38mBus
- Take the bus from Kawabata to Kosoku Kiyamabus Shimabara
- Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Musashigaokabus Hinokuni
5h 22m¥3,923–6,060
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Unzen to Kumamoto Station is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥1700 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Unzen to Kumamoto Station is to drive and car ferry which takes 1h 7m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Unzen to Kumamoto Station. However, there are services departing from Kawabata and arriving at Kumamoto via Kiyama AP and Musashigaoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Unzen to Kumamoto Station. However, there are services departing from Azuma and arriving at Kumamoto via Isahaya, Haiki and Shin Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Unzen and Kumamoto Station is 61 km.
The best way to get from Unzen to Kumamoto Station without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 3h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Unzen to Kumamoto Station, including transfers.
Unzen to Kumamoto Station bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Kawabata station.
Unzen to Kumamoto Station train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Isahaya station.
The best way to get from Unzen to Kumamoto Station is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥6500 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Unzen, Japan and Kumamoto Station, Japan?
You can take a train from Azuma to Kumamoto via Isahaya, Haiki, and Shin Tosu in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Azuma to Kumamoto via Aino(Nagasaki), Kawabata, Kiyama AP, and Musashigaoka in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- 0957-62-2231
- Website
- shimatetsu.co.jp
Train from Azuma to Shimabarako
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://en.shimatetsu.co.jp/
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Isahaya to Haiki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Haiki to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Mae to Kumamoto Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥200–750
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
- 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 Kiyama AP to Musashigaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,200
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- 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
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 Kumamoto Station bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.
Unzen to Kumamoto Station train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Haiki station.
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