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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 39m

  2. Drive 136.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sasebo to Kumamoto Castlecar car 136.2 km
    2h 6m
    ¥2,362–3,412

  3. Bus via Chikushino

    1. Take the bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyamabus bus Sasebo
    2. Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Tōricho-sujibus bus Hinokuni
    3h
    ¥3,343–4,900

  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 42m
    ¥4,380–5,750

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  • Distance: 160.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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 Sta., and Shiyakusho Mae in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sasebo to Kumamoto Castle via Kiyama AP and Tōricho-suji in around 3h.

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