How to travel from Maizuru to Sasebo, Japan

The distance between Maizuru and Sasebo is around 698km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Maizuru 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Nagasaki (NGS).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,135($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kyoto then Hakata and then to Sasebo.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,630($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal then Nagasaki Station and then to Sasebo Bus Center.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,840($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sasebo.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance745km (463 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maizuru and Sasebo

There are several options for getting from Maizuru to Sasebo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥16,840 ($125) and will take around 13h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,135 ($170).

The distance between Maizuru and Sasebo is around 698km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 576km (358 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Maizuru and Sasebo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Maizuru to Sasebo is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥23,135 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Maizuru and Sasebo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥16,840 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Maizuru and Sasebo. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Maizuru to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto and Hakata. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Maizuru and Sasebo. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Maizuru and Sasebo. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Maizuru to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sannomiya Bus Terminal and Nagasaki Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.

Nihon Kotsu, Kintetsu Bus and Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus run regular bus services between Maizuru and Sasebo. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maizuru to Sasebo. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Nagasaki (NGS). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Maizuru and Sasebo. The distance is around 745km (463 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maizuru to Sasebo is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ¥21,630 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Maizuru and Sasebo

Transport options from Maizuru to Sasebo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
3h 45m
¥23,135($170)
twice daily699km (435 miles)
Bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal, Fly4hrs
¥19,305($140)
every 4 hours712km (443 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
¥36,140($265)
every 4 hours990km (615 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 50m
¥21,220($155)
twice daily698km (434 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
¥21,630($160)
every 4 hours799km (497 miles)
Train via Shin-Osaka6h 30m
¥22,180($160)
every 3 hours810km (503 miles)
Bus
13h 60m
¥16,840($125)
once daily916km (569 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
¥11,225($82)
on demand745km (463 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