How to travel from Fukui to Sasebo, Japan

The distance between Fukui and Sasebo is around 781km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Fukui to Sasebo by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Maibara and then to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Nagasaki (NGS).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,675($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train via Shin-Osaka

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then Shin-Tosu and then to Sasebo.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,410($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka Umeda then Nagasaki Station and then to Sasebo Bus Center.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,620($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sasebo.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance891km (554 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukui and Sasebo

There are several options for getting from Fukui to Sasebo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥18,620 ($135) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,675 ($245).

The distance between Fukui and Sasebo is around 781km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 676km (420 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Fukui and Sasebo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukui to Sasebo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥33,675 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukui and Sasebo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥18,620 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukui and Sasebo. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fukui to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto and Hakata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Fukui and Sasebo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Fukui and Sasebo. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fukui to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka Umeda and Nagasaki Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.

Keifuku Bus, Kintetsu Bus and Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus run regular bus services between Fukui and Sasebo. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukui to Sasebo. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Sasebo. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Fukui and Sasebo. The distance is around 891km (554 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukui to Sasebo is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ¥22,725 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fukui and Sasebo

Transport options from Fukui to Sasebo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4hrs
¥33,675($245)
hourly873km (542 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
¥29,025($210)
hourly781km (486 miles)
Train to Maibara, plane4h 55m
¥37,100($270)
hourly867km (539 miles)
Train to Tsuruga, plane5h 10m
¥26,420($195)
every 2 hours801km (498 miles)
Train to Tsuruga, plane5h 10m
¥22,590($165)
every 2 hours801km (498 miles)
Train to Tsuruga, plane6h 15m
¥24,505($180)
every 2 hours799km (497 miles)
Train via Shin-Osaka + 1 similar
6h 5m
¥23,410($170)
hourly847km (526 miles)
Train6h 10m
¥22,725($165)
hourly852km (529 miles)
Bus
16h 20m
¥18,620($135)
once daily1,031km (640 miles)
Drive
10hrs
¥13,280($95)
on demand891km (554 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