There are 4 ways to get from Sasebo (Station) to Kumamoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sasebo to Shin-Tosutrain Midori / ...
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain Sakura
2h 17mDrive 137 km
cheapest- Drive from Sasebo (Station) to Kumamotocar 137 km
2h 7m¥2,379–3,436Bus via Chikushino
- Take the bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyamabus Sasebo
- Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Ueki ICbus Hinokuni
2h 42m¥3,293–4,650Bus
- Take the bus from 佐世保バスセンター(バス) to 諫早インター(バス)bus
- Take the bus from Isahaya IC to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus Rindō
5h 36m¥4,380–5,750
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sasebo (Station) to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Sasebo (Station) to Kumamoto is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sasebo (Station) to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Tōricho-suji via Kiyama AP and Ueki IC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Sasebo (Station) to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Kumamoto via Shin Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Sasebo (Station) and Kumamoto is 157 km. The road distance is 137 km.
The best way to get from Sasebo (Station) to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Sasebo (Station) to Kumamoto, including transfers.
Sasebo (Station) to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Sasebo station.
Sasebo (Station) to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Sasebo station.
The best way to get from Sasebo (Station) to Kumamoto is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Chikushino, which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Sasebo (Station), Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Sasebo to Kumamoto via Shin Tosu in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sasebo to Tōricho-suji via Kiyama AP and Ueki IC in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Sasebo to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kiyama AP to Ueki IC
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 095-823-6155
- Website
- keneibus.jp
Bus from 佐世保バスセンター(バス) to 諫早インター(バス)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥180–1,600
- Website
- https://www.keneibus.jp/
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Isahaya IC to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sasebo (Station) to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.
Sasebo (Station) to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sasebo (Station) to Kumamoto is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Sasebo (Station) to Kumamoto.
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