How to Travel from
Tokyo to Shimabara
by Route or Car
Schedule
Tokyo, Japan → Shimabara, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tokyo to Shimabara
Composite routes from Tokyo to Shimabara
Cheapest
13 h 53 min
Car
1246 km.
from $68
Other
9 h 24 min
Train, Bus
920 km.
from $289.61
6 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
920 km.
from $10.87
7 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
920 km.
from $258.65
7 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
920 km.
from $10.87
8 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
920 km.
from $10.87
8 h 17 min
Train, Plane
920 km.
from $148.05
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Nagasaki
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$520.85
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$368.41
Plane from Haneda Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$355.70
Plane from Narita International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.00–$343.00
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Nagasaki
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$508.15
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$444.63
Plane from Haneda Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.68–$444.63
Plane from Haneda Airport to Saga
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$520.85
JetStar Japan
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Narita International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.00–$343.00
Skymark Airlines
Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$254.07
Star Flyer
Website:
starflyer.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.68–$343.00
Solaseed Air
Website:
solaseedair.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Nagasaki
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$444.63
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$444.63
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$177.85–$241.37
Train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahaya
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$31.76
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Hakata to Takeo-Onsen
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.33–$29.22
Narita Express (N'EX)
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/e/nex/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Narita
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.33–$43.19
Shimatetsu (Shimabara Railway)
Phone:
0957-62-2231
Website:
shimatetsu.co.jp/
Train from Isahaya to Reikyukoen-Taiikukan
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus operators
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Phone:
0570-666-012
Website:
chugoku-jrbus.co.jp/
Bus from Yudaonsendo to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.70
Nishitetsu
Phone:
0570-00-1010
Website:
nishitetsu.jp/en/
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Shimabara
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.60–$31.76
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nishitetsu
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26
Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Shimabara
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.60–$30.49
Kyushu Sanko Group
Phone:
0120-489-939
Website:
kyusanko.co.jp
Bus from Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.43–$4.95
Bocho Kotsu
Phone:
0834-22-7801
Website:
bochobus.co.jp/
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yamaguchi-Yuda
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.93–$127.04
Other operators
Kumamoto Ferry Co.
Website:
kumamotoferry.co.jp/lang/?lang=en
Other from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.49
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shimabara?
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shimabara is to train and fly and car ferry which costs $81.52 - $271.74 and takes 8h 17m.
What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shimabara?
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shimabara is to fly and bus and car ferry which takes 7h 22m and costs $92.39 - $326.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Shimabara?
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Shimabara. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Shimabara Eki-mae via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.
How far is it from Tokyo to Shimabara?
The distance between Tokyo and Shimabara is 1247 km. The road distance is 1250.5 km.
How do I travel from Tokyo to Shimabara without a car?
The best way to get from Tokyo to Shimabara without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 24m and costs $163.04 - $239.13 .
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Shimabara?
It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Tokyo to Shimabara, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Tokyo to Shimabara bus from?
Tokyo to Shimabara bus services, operated by Nishitetsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Where does the Tokyo to Shimabara bus arrive?
Tokyo to Shimabara bus services, operated by Nishitetsu, arrive at Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal station.
Can I drive from Tokyo to Shimabara?
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Shimabara is 1251 km. It takes approximately 14h to drive from Tokyo to Shimabara.
Where can I stay near Shimabara?
There are 61+ hotels available in Shimabara. Prices start at $30.36 per night.
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