There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto Castle to Sasebo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosutrain Tsubame
- Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Sasebotrain Midori
3h 44mBus via Chikushino
cheapest- Take the bus from Torichosuji to Kiyama(Kosoku)bus 産交:桜町バスターミナル→高速道路~各停→福岡空港国際線ターミナル / ...
- Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Sasebobus Sasebo
4h 36m¥1,970–5,100Drive 133.2 km
- Drive from Kumamoto Castle to Sasebocar 133.2 km
2h 14m¥2,024–2,924Bus
- Take the bus from Torichouji to Omura Kobabus Rindō
- Take the bus from Nagasaki Airport to Sasebo Stationbus
6h 22m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto Castle to Sasebo is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥3000 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto Castle to Sasebo is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto Castle to Sasebo. However, there are services departing from Torichosuji and arriving at Sasebo via Kosoku Kiyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto Castle to Sasebo. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Castle/City Hall and arriving at Sasebo via Kumamoto and Shin-Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Kumamoto Castle and Sasebo is 161 km. The road distance is 133.2 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Castle to Sasebo without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Kumamoto Castle to Sasebo, including transfers.
Kumamoto Castle to Sasebo bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Torichosuji station.
Kumamoto Castle to Sasebo train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Castle to Sasebo is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Chikushino, which costs ¥1900 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto Castle, Japan and Sasebo, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Kumamoto Castle to Sasebo via Kumamoto Castle/City Hall, Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto, and Shin-Tosu in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kumamoto Castle to Sasebo via Torichosuji and Kosoku Kiyama in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Shin-Tosu to Sasebo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Torichosuji to Kiyama(Kosoku)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥170–2,500
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Torichouji to Omura Koba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Sasebo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0956-23-2121
- Website
- bus.saihigroup.co.jp
Bus from Nagasaki Airport to Sasebo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,650
- Schedules at
- nagasaki-airport.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Kumamoto Castle to Sasebo bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Kiyama(Kosoku) station.
Kumamoto Castle to Sasebo train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto Castle to Sasebo is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Kumamoto Castle to Sasebo.
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