What is the cheapest way to get from Unzen Ropeway to Kumamoto?

The cheapest way to get from Unzen Ropeway to Kumamoto is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥1700 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Unzen Ropeway to Kumamoto?

The fastest way to get from Unzen Ropeway to Kumamoto is to drive and car ferry which takes 1h 6m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2000.

How far is it from Unzen Ropeway to Kumamoto?

The distance between Unzen Ropeway and Kumamoto is 58 km.

How do I travel from Unzen Ropeway to Kumamoto without a car?

The best way to get from Unzen Ropeway to Kumamoto without a car is to taxi and car ferry and bus which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000.

How long does it take to get from Unzen Ropeway to Kumamoto?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Unzen Ropeway to Kumamoto, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kumamoto?

There are 176+ hotels available in Kumamoto.

Unzen Ropeway to Kumamoto - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Unzen Ropeway to Kumamoto by taxi, car ferry, bus, car, or train

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

Taxi, car ferry, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Unzen Ropeway to Shimabara Ferry Terminaltaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
3. Take the bus from Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Mae to Gofukumachibus
2h 26m
¥8,380–10,217
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Unzen Ropeway to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
1h 6m
¥1,711–1,999
Car ferry, drive, train
1. Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
2. Drive from Kumamoto Port to Akasecar
3. Take the train from Akase to Kumamototrain
2h 48m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Unzen Ropeway to Kumamoto.

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Distance: 57.9 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Unzen Ropeway, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Unzen Ropeway to Kumamoto. However, you can take the taxi to Shimabara Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Kumamoto Port, walk to Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Mae, then take the bus to Gofukumachi. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Unzen Ropeway to Kumamoto via Shimabara Ferry Terminal, Kumamoto Port, and Akase in around 2h 48m.

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