There are 4 ways to get from Saga to Ibusuki by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Kagoshima-ChūōSakura
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Ibusuki[36146] JR Ibusuki Makurazaki / ...
3h 59mDrive 293.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Saga to Ibusuki293.6 km
4h 17m¥4,992–7,210Bus
- Take the bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Kiyama PA
- Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Kagoshima Kuko-minami
- Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Ibusuki Eki Mae
8h 21m¥6,700–12,969Train, fly
- Take the train from Saga to Hakata
- Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)FUK - KOJ
- Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Ibusuki
5h 19m
Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saga to Ibusuki is to drive which costs ¥4900 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Saga to Ibusuki is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Saga to Ibusuki. However, there are services departing from Saga Daini Godochosha and arriving at Ibusuki Eki Mae via Kosoku Kiyama and Kagoshima Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Saga to Ibusuki. However, there are services departing from Saga and arriving at Ibusuki via Shin-Tosu and Kagoshima-Chuo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Saga and Ibusuki is 299 km. The road distance is 293.6 km.
The best way to get from Saga to Ibusuki without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Saga to Ibusuki, including transfers.
Saga to Ibusuki bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Saga Daini Godochosha station.
Saga to Ibusuki train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Tosu station.
The best way to get from Saga to Ibusuki is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Saga, Japan and Ibusuki, Japan?
You can take a train from Saga to Ibusuki via Shin-Tosu and Kagoshima-Chuo in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Ibusuki Eki Mae via Kiyama PA, Kosoku Kiyama, Kagoshima Kuko-minami, and Kagoshima Airport in around 8h 21m.
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- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Fukuoka Airport to Kagoshima Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–28,000
- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Shin-Tosu to Kagoshima-Chūō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–9,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥6,000–8,500
- Reserved seat
- ¥7,500–9,500
- Green seat
- ¥9,000–13,000
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Ibusuki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Saga to Hakata
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,200
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,800–3,200
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Green Seat
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Saga Daini Godochosha to Kiyama PA
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Kagoshima Kuko-minami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–7,000
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kagoshima Airport to Ibusuki Eki Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500
- Schedules at
- iwasaki-corp.com
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More Questions & Answers
Saga to Ibusuki bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kiyama PA station.
Saga to Ibusuki train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kagoshima-Chūō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saga to Ibusuki is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Saga to Ibusuki.
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