There are 4 ways to get from Sasebo to Takachiho by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Chikushino
best- Take the bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyamabus Sasebo
- Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Takachiho Bus Centerbus Gokase
5h 3m¥4,543–8,900Drive 205.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Sasebo to Takachihocar 205.7 km
2h 59m¥3,569–5,155Train
- Take the train from Sasebo to Shin-Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kumamototrain
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Bungoogitrain
5h 33mBus
- 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
- Take the bus from Kumamoto Station to Takachiho Bus Centerbus
10h 2m¥8,380–9,750
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sasebo to Takachiho is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Sasebo to Takachiho is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
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 3m.
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 265 km. The road distance is 205.7 km.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Takachiho without a car is to bus via Chikushino which takes 5h 3m and costs ¥4500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 via Chikushino which takes 5h 3m and costs ¥4500 - ¥9000. 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 3m. 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
- 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 Kumamoto to Bungoogi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Kosoku Kiyama to Takachiho Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–6,500
- 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
Bus from Kumamoto Station to Takachiho Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
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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