There are 4 ways to get from Sasebo to Mount Aso 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 Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
4h 29mDrive 171.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Sasebo to Mount Asocar 171.1 km
2h 40m¥2,912–4,207Train, bus
- Take the train from Sasebo to Shin-Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Station No.7 to Aso Sanjo Terminalbus
5h 23mBus
- Take the bus from Sasebo to Chikushinobus
- Take the bus from Chikushino-shi to Kumamoto Kencho-maebus
- Take the bus from Kumamotokencho Mae to Aso Sanjo Terminalbus
6h¥5,144–6,850
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sasebo to Mount Aso is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sasebo to Mount Aso is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Sasebo to Mount Aso. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Aso Sanjo Terminal via Chikushino-shi and Kumamotokencho Mae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Sasebo to Mount Aso. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Tateno(Kumamoto) via Shin Tosu, Kumamoto and Higoozu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Sasebo and Mount Aso is 209 km. The road distance is 171.1 km.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Mount Aso without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Sasebo to Mount Aso, including transfers.
Sasebo to Mount Aso bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Sasebo station.
Sasebo to Mount Aso train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Sasebo station.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Mount Aso is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥7000 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Sasebo, Japan and Mount Aso, Japan?
You can take a train from Sasebo to Mount Aso via Shin Tosu, Kumamoto, Higoozu, and Tateno(Kumamoto) in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sasebo to Aso Sanjo Terminal via Chikushino-shi and Kumamotokencho Mae in around 6h.
- 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
Train from Kumamoto to Higoozu
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Station No.7 to Aso Sanjo Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,750
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Chikushino-shi to Kumamoto Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥170–2,500
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Kumamotokencho Mae to Aso Sanjo Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,750
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sasebo to Mount Aso bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Chikushino station.
Sasebo to Mount Aso train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sasebo to Mount Aso is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Sasebo to Mount Aso.
There are 321+ hotels available in Mount Aso.

