There are 5 ways to get from Sasebo to Takachiho by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyamabus Sasebo
- Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Takachiho Bus Centerbus Gokase
5h 22m¥4,484–6,500Drive 205.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Sasebo to Takachihocar 205.7 km
2h 59m¥3,128–4,518Train
- Take the train from Sasebo to Shin-Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Bungoogitrain
5h 33mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Sasebo to Tosutrain Midori / ...
- Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Takachiho Bus Centerbus Gokase
5h 46mTrain, bus via Kumamoto
- Take the train from Sasebo to Shin-Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Station to Takachiho Bus Centerbus
6h 40m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sasebo to Takachiho is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Sasebo to Takachiho is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Sasebo to Takachiho. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Takachiho Bus Center via Kosoku Kiyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Sasebo to Takachiho. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Bungoogi via Shin Tosu and Kumamoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Sasebo and Takachiho is 262 km. The road distance is 205.7 km.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Takachiho without a car is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Sasebo to Takachiho, including transfers.
Sasebo to Takachiho bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Sasebo station.
Sasebo to Takachiho train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Sasebo station.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Takachiho is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Sasebo, Japan and Takachiho, Japan?
You can take a bus from Sasebo to Takachiho Bus Center via Kosoku Kiyama in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sasebo to Takachiho via Shin Tosu, Kumamoto, and Bungoogi in around 5h 33m.
- 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 Bungoogi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Sasebo to Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Tosu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,600
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Takachiho Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–7,000
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Takachiho Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–7,000
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Station to Takachiho Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Sasebo to Takachiho bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.
Sasebo to Takachiho train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sasebo to Takachiho is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Sasebo to Takachiho.
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