There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto Station 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
2h 50mBus 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
5h 29m¥2,150–5,342Drive 136.3 km
- Drive from Kumamoto Station to Sasebocar 136.3 km
2h 17m¥2,367–3,419Bus
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Station to Omura Kobabus Rindō
- Take the bus from Nagasaki Airport to Sasebo Stationbus
6h 27m¥5,850
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto Station to Sasebo is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto Station to Sasebo is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto Station to Sasebo. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sta. and arriving at Sasebo via Torichosuji and Kosoku Kiyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto Station to Sasebo. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Sasebo via Shin-Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Kumamoto Station and Sasebo is 157 km. The road distance is 136.3 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Station to Sasebo without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Kumamoto Station to Sasebo, including transfers.
Kumamoto Station to Sasebo bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Torichosuji station.
Kumamoto Station to Sasebo train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Station to Sasebo is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Chikushino, which costs ¥2100 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto Station, Japan and Sasebo, Japan?
You can take a train from Kumamoto to Sasebo via Shin-Tosu in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumamoto Sta. to Sasebo via Torichosuji and Kosoku Kiyama in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Torichosuji to Kiyama(Kosoku)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥170–2,500
- Website
- https://www.sankobus.jp/
Bus from Kumamoto Station to Omura Koba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto Station to Sasebo bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Kiyama(Kosoku) station.
Kumamoto Station to Sasebo train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto Station to Sasebo is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Kumamoto Station to Sasebo.
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