There are 4 ways to get from Sasebo to Kumamoto Station 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 139.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Sasebo to Kumamoto Stationcar 139.6 km
2h 9m¥2,425–3,503Bus via Chikushino
- Take the bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyamabus Sasebo
- Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Ueki ICbus Hinokuni
3h¥3,473–4,900Bus
- 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 Stationbus Rindō
5h 39m¥4,380–5,750
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sasebo to Kumamoto Station is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Sasebo to Kumamoto Station is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sasebo to Kumamoto Station. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Kumamoto Sta. via Kiyama AP, Ueki IC and Torichosuji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Sasebo to Kumamoto Station. 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 Station is 157 km. The road distance is 139.6 km.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Kumamoto Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Sasebo to Kumamoto Station, including transfers.
Sasebo to Kumamoto Station bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Sasebo station.
Sasebo to Kumamoto Station train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Sasebo station.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Kumamoto Station is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Chikushino, which costs ¥3400 - ¥4900 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Sasebo, Japan and Kumamoto Station, 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 Kumamoto Sta. via Kiyama AP, Ueki IC, Tōricho-suji, and Torichosuji in around 3h.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Sasebo to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- 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 Kiyama AP to Ueki IC
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 095-823-6155
- Website
- keneibus.jp
Bus from 佐世保バスセンター（バス） to 諫早インター（バス）
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥180–1,600
- Website
- https://www.keneibus.jp/
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Isahaya IC to Kumamoto Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sasebo to Kumamoto Station bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.
Sasebo to Kumamoto Station train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sasebo to Kumamoto Station is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Sasebo to Kumamoto Station.
There are 497+ hotels available in Kumamoto Station.