There are 3 ways to get from Sasebo to Shimonoseki by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sasebo to Hakatatrain Midori
- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokuratrain Sakura / ...
2h 34mDrive 189.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Sasebo to Shimonosekicar 189.7 km
2h 39m¥3,265–4,715Bus
- Take the bus from Sasebo to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BTbus Sasebo
- Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Shimonoseki Stationbus Fukufuku
4h 45m¥3,564–5,043
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sasebo to Shimonoseki is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Sasebo to Shimonoseki is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sasebo to Shimonoseki station. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Shimonoseki Station via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Sasebo to Shimonoseki. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Shimonoseki via Hakata Fukuoka and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Sasebo and Shimonoseki is 185 km. The road distance is 189.7 km.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Shimonoseki without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Sasebo to Shimonoseki, including transfers.
Sasebo to Shimonoseki bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Sasebo station.
Sasebo to Shimonoseki train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Sasebo station.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Shimonoseki is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Sasebo, Japan and Shimonoseki, Japan?
You can take a train from Sasebo to Shimonoseki via Hakata, Hakata Fukuoka, and Kokura in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sasebo to Shimonoseki Station via Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT and Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Sasebo to Hakata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Sasebo to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,900
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal to Shimonoseki Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Sasebo to Shimonoseki bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT station.
Sasebo to Shimonoseki train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Hakata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sasebo to Shimonoseki is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Sasebo to Shimonoseki.
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