There are 4 ways to get from Sasebo to Ōita by train, bus, or car
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Train via Kitakyushu
best- Take the train from Sasebo to Shin-Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kokuratrain
- Take the train from Kokura to Ōitatrain
4h 4mDrive 216.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Sasebo to Ōitacar 216.2 km
2h 52m¥3,725–5,380Bus
- Take the bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyamabus Sasebo
- Take the bus from Kousoku Kiyama to Kaname Machibus Toyonokuni
4h 10m¥3,943–5,700Train
- Take the train from Sasebo to Hakatatrain Midori
- Take the train from Hakata to Ōitatrain Sonic / ...
4h 9m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sasebo to Ōita is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sasebo to Ōita is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sasebo to Ōita. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Kaname Machi via Kousoku Kiyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Sasebo to Ōita. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Ōita via Shin Tosu and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Sasebo and Ōita is 300 km. The road distance is 216.2 km.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Ōita without a car is to train via Kitakyushu which takes 4h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Sasebo to Ōita, including transfers.
Sasebo to Ōita bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Sasebo station.
Sasebo to Ōita train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Sasebo station.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Ōita is to train via Kitakyushu which takes 4h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Sasebo, Japan and Ōita, Japan?
You can take a train from Sasebo to Ōita via Shin Tosu and Kokura in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sasebo to Kaname Machi via Kousoku Kiyama in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Sasebo to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Shin Tosu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kokura to Ōita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Sasebo to Hakata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hakata to Ōita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–25,000
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Tosu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- 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 Kousoku Kiyama to Kaname Machi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sasebo to Ōita bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.
Sasebo to Ōita train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sasebo to Ōita is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Sasebo to Ōita.
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