How to travel from Sasebo to Kudamatsu, Japan

The distance between Sasebo and Kudamatsu is around 289km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sasebo to Kudamatsu 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 Tokuyama.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • 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 Kudamatsu City Hall.

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

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kudamatsu.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance302km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sasebo and Kudamatsu

There are several options for getting from Sasebo to Kudamatsu 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 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥9,310 ($68).

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

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Sasebo and Kudamatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sasebo to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥9,310 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Sasebo and Kudamatsu, 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 Sasebo and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sasebo to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata and Tokuyama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sasebo and Kudamatsu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Sasebo and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sasebo to Kudamatsu. 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.

Nishitetsu and Bocho Kotsu run regular bus services between Sasebo and Kudamatsu. 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 Sasebo to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata and then to Tokuyama. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) 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 Sasebo and Kudamatsu. The distance is around 302km (188 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 Sasebo to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥9,310 ($68).

How do I get from Sasebo to Kudamatsu

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Transport options from Sasebo to Kudamatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
¥9,310($68)
hourly289km (180 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
¥5,615($41)
twice daily347km (215 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
¥4,520($33)
on demand302km (188 miles)

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Airports near Kudamatsu

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

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu