There are 4 ways to get from Sasebo 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 137.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Sasebo to Kumamotocar 137.5 km
2h 8m¥2,356–3,404Bus via Kasuga
- Take the bus from Sasebo to Chikushinobus Sasebo
- Take the bus from Chikushino-shi to Miso-tenjinbus Hinokuni
3h 15m¥3,494–5,100Bus
- 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 25m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sasebo to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Sasebo to Kumamoto is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Sasebo to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Miso-tenjin via Chikushino-shi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Sasebo 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 and Kumamoto is 157 km. The road distance is 137.5 km.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Sasebo to Kumamoto, including transfers.
Sasebo to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Sasebo station.
Sasebo to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Sasebo station.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Kumamoto is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Kasuga, which costs ¥3400 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Sasebo, 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 Miso-tenjin via Chikushino-shi in around 3h 15m.
- 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 Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Sasebo to Chikushino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,600
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Chikushino-shi to Miso-tenjin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,500
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sasebo to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Chikushino station.
Sasebo to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sasebo to Kumamoto is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Sasebo to Kumamoto.
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