There are 3 ways to get from Aso to Saga by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Kumamototrain Kyuushuuoudan Limited Express / ...
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosutrain Tsubame
2h 47mDrive 100.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Aso to Sagacar 100.2 km
1h 30m¥1,532–2,213Bus
- Take the bus from Aso Station to Torichosujibus
- Take the bus from Torichosuji to Kiyama(Kosoku)bus
- Take the bus from Kiyama PA to Saga Station Bus Centerbus
5h 14m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aso to Saga is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Aso to Saga is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Aso station to Saga station. However, there are services departing from Aso Station and arriving at Saga Station Bus Center via Torichosuji and Kiyama PA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Aso to Saga. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Saga via Kumamoto and Shin-Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Aso and Saga is 142 km. The road distance is 100.2 km.
The best way to get from Aso to Saga without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Aso to Saga, including transfers.
Aso to Saga bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Station.
Aso to Saga train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Aso(Kumamoto) station.
The best way to get from Aso to Saga is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Aso, Kumamoto, Japan and Saga, Japan?
You can take a train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Saga via Kumamoto and Shin-Tosu in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aso Station to Saga Station Bus Center via Torichosuji and Kiyama PA in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Aso Station to Torichosuji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Torichosuji to Kiyama(Kosoku)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥170–2,500
- Website
- Sanko Bus
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kiyama PA to Saga Station Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–1,300
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Aso to Saga bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Torichosuji station.
Aso to Saga train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kumamoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aso to Saga is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Aso to Saga.
There are 176+ hotels available in Saga.