There are 3 ways to get from Sasebo to Kyushu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sasebo to Shin-Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain
- Take the train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)train
5h 47mDrive 153 km
cheapest- Drive from Sasebo to Kyushucar 153 km
2h 33m¥2,657–3,838Bus
- Take the bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyamabus Sasebo
- Take the bus from Kiyama PA to Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Maebus Kosoku Fukuoka
6h 1m¥5,187–5,844
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sasebo to Kyushu is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sasebo to Kyushu is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sasebo to Kyushu. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Uchinomaki via Kiyama PA and Minamioguni Yakuba Mae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Sasebo to Kyushu. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Aso(Kumamoto) via Shin Tosu, Kumamoto and Higoozu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Sasebo and Kyushu is 220 km. The road distance is 153 km.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Kyushu without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Sasebo to Kyushu, including transfers.
Sasebo to Kyushu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Sasebo station.
Sasebo to Kyushu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Sasebo station.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Kyushu is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Sasebo, Japan and Kyushu, Japan?
You can take a train from Sasebo to Uchinomaki via Shin Tosu, Kumamoto, Higoozu, Aso(Kumamoto), and Aso Sta. in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sasebo to Uchinomaki via Kosoku Kiyama, Kiyama PA, and Minamioguni Yakuba Mae in around 6h 1m.
- 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/
Train from Higoozu to Aso(Kumamoto)
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kiyama PA to Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,444
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sasebo to Kyushu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.
Sasebo to Kyushu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sasebo to Kyushu is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Sasebo to Kyushu.
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