There are 4 ways to get from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Unzen by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shimabarako to Azuma[183643] Shimabara Railway / ...
1h 6mDrive 27.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Unzen27.8 km
25 min¥476–687Bus
- Take the bus from Shimabara-kou to KawabataShimabara
1h 36m¥490–700Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Unzen27.8 km
25 min¥10,000–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Unzen is to bus which costs ¥490 - ¥700 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Unzen is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs ¥10000 - ¥12000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shimabarako and arriving at Azuma. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Shimabara Ferry Terminal and Unzen is 28 km. The road distance is 27.8 km.
The best way to get from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Unzen without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs .
The train from Shimabarako to Azuma takes 47 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Unzen train services, operated by Shimatetsu (Shimabara Railway), depart from Shimabarako station.
The best way to get from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Unzen is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥490 - ¥700 and takes 1h 36m.
Unzen is 3h 30m ahead of Shimabara Ferry Terminal. It is currently 3:23 PM in Shimabara Ferry Terminal and 6:53 PM in Unzen.
Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Unzen train services, operated by Shimatetsu (Shimabara Railway), arrive at Azuma station.
What companies run services between Shimabara Ferry Terminal, Japan and Unzen, Japan?
Shimatetsu (Shimabara Railway) operates a train from Shimabarako to Azuma hourly, and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, Nishitetsu Bus operates a bus from Shimabara-kou to Kawabata 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥490–700 and the journey takes 45 min.
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- Phone
- 0957-62-2231
- Website
- shimatetsu.co.jp
Train from Shimabarako to Azuma
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://en.shimatetsu.co.jp/
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Shimabara-kou to Kawabata
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥490–700
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- ¥10,000–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Unzen is 28 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Unzen.
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