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How to get fromSasebo to Kumamoto Castleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sasebo to Shin-Tosutrain train Midori / ...
    2. Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain train Sakura
    2h 44m

  2. Drive  136.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sasebo to Kumamoto Castlecar car 136.2 km
    2h 6m
    ¥2,070–2,989

  3. Bus via Kasuga

    1. Take the bus from Sasebo to Chikushinobus bus Sasebo
    2. Take the bus from Chikushino-shi to Tōricho-sujibus bus Hinokuni
    3h 27m
    ¥3,494–5,100

  4. Bus

    1. 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 bus
    2. Take the bus from Isahaya IC to Torichoujibus bus Rindō
    5h 32m

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  • Distance: 160.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Sasebo, Japan and Kumamoto Castle, Japan?

You can take a train from Sasebo to Kumamoto Castle via Shin Tosu, Kumamoto, Kumamoto Station, and Kumamoto Castle/City Hall in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sasebo to Kumamoto Castle via Chikushino-shi and Tōricho-suji in around 3h 27m.

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