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How to get fromSakurajima to Takachihoby car ferry, train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sakurajima to Takachiho by car ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Sakurajima Port to Kagoshima Portcarferry
    2. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Kumamototrain
    3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Bungoogitrain
    4h 58m
    ¥19,780–26,563
  2. Drive 233 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sakurajima to Takachihocar233 km
    3h 31m
    ¥3,984–5,754
  3. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Sakurajima Port to Kagoshima Portcarferry
    2. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Kumamototrain
    3. Take the bus from Kumamoto Station to Takachiho Bus Centerbus
    6h 6m
    ¥9,280–11,963
  4. Car ferry, train, bus via Kumamoto

    1. Take the car ferry from Sakurajima Port to Kagoshima Portcarferry
    2. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Kumamototrain
    3. Take the bus from Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Takachihobus
    6h 9m
    ¥7,810–11,603
  5. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Sakurajima Port to Kagoshima Portcarferry
    2. Take the bus from Kagoshima to Carino Miyazakibus
    3. Take the bus from Yamakataya-mae to Takachihobus
    8h 31m
    ¥5,732–5,803

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sakurajima, Kagoshima-ken, Japan and Takachiho, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Sakurajima to Takachiho. However, you can drive to Sakurajima Port, take the car ferry to Kagoshima Port, drive to Kagoshima-Chuo, take the train to Kumamoto, take the train to Bungoogi, then take the taxi to Takachiho. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sakurajima to Takachiho Bus Center via Sakurajima Port, Kagoshima Port, Kagoshima-Chuo, Kumamoto, and Kumamoto Station in around 6h 6m.

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