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How to get fromTokyo to Shimabara Castleby train, bus, night bus, car, plane or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Tokyo to Shimabara Castle by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hakatatrain train Nozomi
    2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Shimabara Eki-maebus bus Shimabara
    9h 32m
    ¥26,347–35,509

  2. Night bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalnightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Shimabara Eki-maebus bus Shimabara
    18h 51m
    ¥11,900–29,262

  3. Drive 1,201.7 km

    1. Drive from Tokyo to Shimabara Castlecar car 1,201.7 km
    15h 3m
    ¥20,432–29,513

  4. Fly to Nagasaki Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Nagasaki Airport (NGS)plane plane HND - NGS
    2. Take the train from Isahaya to Shimabaratrain train
    6h 32m

  5. Night bus, bus via Yamaguchi

    1. Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yamaguchi-Yuda Onsendonightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Yudaonsendo to Hakata BTbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Shimabara Eki-maebus bus
    23h 6m
    ¥18,200–23,900

  6. Fly to Fukuoka Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane HND - FUK
    2. Take the train from Hakata to Takeo-Onsentrain train
    3. Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahayatrain train
    4. Take the train from Isahaya to Shimabaratrain train
    8h 7m

  7. Fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane HND - KMJ
    2. Take the bus from Jozan Hoikuen Iriguchi to Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Maebus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    8h 45m

  8. Fly to Saga Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Saga Airport (HSG)plane plane HND - HSG
    2. Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahayatrain train
    3. Take the train from Isahaya to Shimabaratrain train
    8h 44m

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Nagasaki Airport (NGS) flights

Calendar168Weekly Planes
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,138Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Shimabara Castle, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Tokyo to Shimabara Castle. However, you can take the train to Hakata, walk to Hakata Bus Terminal, take the bus to Shimabara Eki-mae, then walk to Shimabara Castle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimabara Castle via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal, Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal, and Shimabara Eki-mae in around 18h 51m.

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