There are 4 ways to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kokura to Shin Tosutrain Sakura
- Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Sasebotrain Midori
2h 47mDrive 167.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kitakyushu to Sasebocar 167.8 km
2h 20m¥2,884–4,165Bus
- Take the bus from Bypass Tsuda to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus Fukuoka
- Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT to Sasebobus Sasebo
5h 24m¥3,666–5,650Train via Fukuoka
- Take the train from Space World to Hakatatrain JA/JB: Kagoshima Line Section Rapid / ...
- Take the train from Hakata to Sasebotrain Midori
4h
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kitakyushu to Sasebo. However, there are services departing from Bypass Tsuda and arriving at Sasebo via Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kitakyushu to Sasebo. However, there are services departing from Kokura and arriving at Sasebo via Shin-Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Kitakyushu and Sasebo is 168 km. The road distance is 167.8 km.
The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo, including transfers.
Kitakyushu to Sasebo bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Bypass Tsuda station.
Kitakyushu to Sasebo train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kokura station.
The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Kitakyushu, Japan and Sasebo, Japan?
You can take a train from Kokura to Sasebo via Shin-Tosu in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jono(Jr) to Sasebo via Shimosone, Bypass Tsuda, Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal, and Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kokura to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kokura to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Shin-Tosu to Sasebo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Space World to Hakata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Hakata to Sasebo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Bypass Tsuda to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,000
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT to Sasebo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,700
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kitakyushu to Sasebo bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal station.
Kitakyushu to Sasebo train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kitakyushu to Sasebo is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Kitakyushu to Sasebo.
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