How to travel from Kudamatsu to Sasebo, Japan

The distance between Kudamatsu and Sasebo is around 289km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kudamatsu to Sasebo by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Hakata and then to Sasebo.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,310($68)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Sasebo.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,615($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sasebo.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance314km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kudamatsu and Sasebo

There are several options for getting from Kudamatsu to Sasebo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥5,615 ($41) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥9,310 ($68).

The distance between Kudamatsu and Sasebo is around 289km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 220km (137 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Kudamatsu and Sasebo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kudamatsu to Sasebo is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥9,310 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Kudamatsu and Sasebo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,615 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kudamatsu and Sasebo. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kudamatsu to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokuyama and Hakata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kudamatsu and Sasebo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kudamatsu and Sasebo. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kudamatsu to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hakata Bus Terminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Bocho Kotsu and Nishitetsu run regular bus services between Kudamatsu and Sasebo. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kudamatsu to Sasebo. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata and then to Sasebo. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Sasebo is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Sasebo. Saga Airport (HSG) (HSG) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kudamatsu and Sasebo. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kudamatsu to Sasebo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ¥9,310 ($68).

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Transport options from Kudamatsu to Sasebo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
¥9,310($68)
hourly289km (180 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
¥5,615($41)
twice daily364km (226 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
¥4,790($35)
on demand314km (195 miles)

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Airports near Sasebo

The following major airports near Sasebo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

NGS
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Sasebo
HSG
Saga Airport (HSG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Sasebo
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Sasebo