How to travel from Kōchi to Sasebo, Japan

The distance between Kōchi and Sasebo is around 655km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kōchi 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.

👋 Also check out SaseboKōchi if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Nagasaki (NGS).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,000($170)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 2 others
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3 x train
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Train via Okayama

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,305($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Matsuyama Inter Guchi then Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Sasebo.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,240($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Sasebo.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance655km (407 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōchi and Sasebo

There are several options for getting from Kōchi to Sasebo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥14,240 ($105) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,000 ($170).

The distance between Kōchi and Sasebo is around 655km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (222 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Kōchi and Sasebo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kōchi to Sasebo is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥23,000 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Kōchi and Sasebo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,240 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōchi and Sasebo. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kōchi to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Hakata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kōchi and Sasebo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Kōchi and Sasebo. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kōchi to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Matsuyama Inter Guchi and Hakata Bus Terminal. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

JR Shikoku Bus, Iyotetsu and Nishitetsu run regular bus services between Kōchi and Sasebo. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kōchi and Sasebo. Flights depart from Kochi (KCZ) and arrive at Nagasaki (NGS) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Kōchi to Sasebo. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kōchi to Sasebo typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Kochi (KCZ) and and arrive into Nagasaki (NGS).

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 Kōchi and Sasebo. The distance is around 655km (407 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōchi to Sasebo is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around ¥19,305 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kōchi and Sasebo

Transport options from Kōchi to Sasebo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
¥23,000($170)
hourly829km (515 miles)
Train via Okayama + 1 similar
5h 55m
¥19,305($140)
hourly681km (423 miles)
Train6h 5m
¥19,305($140)
hourly686km (426 miles)
Bus
14h 15m
¥14,240($105)
3 times a week793km (493 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
¥9,855($72)
on demand655km (407 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