What is the cheapest way to get from Kumamoto Station to Shimabara Ferry Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto Station to Shimabara Ferry Terminal is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥1300 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kumamoto Station to Shimabara Ferry Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto Station to Shimabara Ferry Terminal is to drive and car ferry which takes 1h 29m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1800.

How far is it from Kumamoto Station to Shimabara Ferry Terminal?

The distance between Kumamoto Station and Shimabara Ferry Terminal is 65 km.

What is the time difference between Kumamoto Station and Shimabara Ferry Terminal?

Shimabara Ferry Terminal is 2h 30m behind Kumamoto Station. It is currently 1:55 PM in Kumamoto Station and 11:25 AM in Shimabara Ferry Terminal.

Where can I stay near Shimabara Ferry Terminal?

There are 45+ hotels available in Shimabara Ferry Terminal.

Kumamoto Station to Shimabara Ferry Terminal

Q: How do I travel from Kumamoto Station to Shimabara Ferry Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Kumamoto Station to Shimabara Ferry Terminal without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 2h 1m and costs ¥1500 - ¥1700.

Q: How long does it take to get from Kumamoto Station to Shimabara Ferry Terminal?

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Kumamoto Station to Shimabara Ferry Terminal, including transfers.

There are 2 ways to get from Kumamoto Station to Shimabara Ferry Terminal by car, car ferry, or bus

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Kumamoto Station to Nagasu Port
2. Take the car ferry from Nagasu Port to Taira Port
1h 29m
¥1,314–1,706
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sta. to Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba MaeS3-2：桜町バスターミナル→蓮台寺～西区役所→熊本港
2. Take the car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminal
2h 1m
¥1,503–1,660

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 64.9 km
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Kumamoto Station, Japan and Shimabara Ferry Terminal, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kumamoto Station to Shimabara Ferry Terminal. However, you can drive to Nagasu Port, take the car ferry to Taira Port, then drive to Shimabara Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumamoto Sta. to Shimabara Ferry Terminal via Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Mae and Kumamoto Port in around 2h 1m.

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