What is the cheapest way to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo?

The cheapest way to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo?

The fastest way to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4200.

Is there a direct train between Kitakyushu and Sasebo?

No, there is no direct train from Kitakyushu to Sasebo. However, there are services departing from Kokura and arriving at Sasebo via Shin-Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Kitakyushu to Sasebo?

The distance between Kitakyushu and Sasebo is 168 km. The road distance is 167.8 km.

How do I travel from Kitakyushu to Sasebo without a car?

The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥5500 - ¥9000.

How long does it take to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kitakyushu to Sasebo train from?

Kitakyushu to Sasebo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kokura station.

Train or bus from Kitakyushu to Sasebo?

The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥5500 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Kitakyushu to Sasebo train arrive?

Kitakyushu to Sasebo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Tosu station.

Can I drive from Kitakyushu to Sasebo?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitakyushu to Sasebo is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Kitakyushu to Sasebo.

Where can I stay near Sasebo?

There are 130+ hotels available in Sasebo.

Kitakyushu to Sasebo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kokura to Shin-Tosutrain Sakura
2. Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Sasebotrain Midori
2h 38m
¥5,564–8,998
Drive 167.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kitakyushu to Sasebocar 167.8 km
2h 20m
¥2,901–4,190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bypass Tsuda to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus Fukuoka
2. Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT to Sasebobus Sasebo
5h 24m
¥3,647–5,650
Train via Fukuoka
1. Take the train from Space World to Hakatatrain JA/JB: Kagoshima Line Section Rapid / ...
2. Take the train from Hakata to Sasebotrain Midori
3h 57m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo.

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Distance: 167.9 km
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Kitakyushu, Japan and Sasebo, Japan?

You can take a train from Kokura to Sasebo via Shin-Tosu in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jono(Jr) to Sasebo via Shimosone, Bypass Tsuda, Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal, and Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT in around 5h 24m.

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