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

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Shimabara Ferry Terminal is to bus and car ferry which costs ¥1300 - ¥1500 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Shimabara Ferry Terminal is to drive and car ferry which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1700.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Shimabara Ferry Terminal?

The distance between Kumamoto and Shimabara Ferry Terminal is 29 km.

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

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Shimabara Ferry Terminal without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1500.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Kumamoto to Shimabara Ferry Terminal, including transfers.

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

Shimabara Ferry Terminal is 3h 30m behind Kumamoto. It is currently 4:41 PM in Kumamoto and 1:11 PM in Shimabara Ferry Terminal.

Where can I stay near Shimabara Ferry Terminal?

There are 45+ hotels available in Shimabara Ferry Terminal.

Kumamoto to Shimabara Ferry Terminal - 2 ways to travel via bus, and car ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Jozan Hoikuen Iriguchi 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
1h 47m
¥1,389–1,501
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kumamoto to Nagasu Port
2. Take the car ferry from Nagasu Port to Taira Port
1h 31m
¥1,266–1,637

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 29.1 km
Duration: 1h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Kumamoto to Shimabara Ferry Terminal. However, you can take the bus to Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Mae, walk to Kumamoto Port, then take the car ferry to Shimabara Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kumamoto to Shimabara Ferry Terminal via Nagasu Port and Taira Port in around 1h 31m.

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