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How to get fromSasebo to Iwakuniby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sasebo to Iwakuni by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sasebo to Hakatatrain train
    2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Yamaguchitrain train
    3. Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Iwakunitrain train
    5h 48m

  2. Drive 330.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sasebo to Iwakunicar car 330.4 km
    4h 34m
    ¥5,740–8,291

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sasebo to Hakata Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Koiki Koen-maebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Koiki Koen-mae to Iwakuni Shiyakushobus bus
    9h 3m
    ¥5,860–10,157

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sasebo to Hakata Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Tokuyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tokuyama to Iwakunitrain train
    6h 30m

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Map of how to get from Sasebo to Iwakuni.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 353.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Sasebo, Japan and Iwakuni, Japan?

You can take a train from Sasebo to Iwakuni via Hakata, Hakata Fukuoka, and Shin-Yamaguchi in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sasebo to Iwakuni Shiyakusho via Hakata Bus Terminal and Koiki Koen-mae in around 9h 3m.

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