How to travel from Maniwa to Sasebo, Japan

The distance between Maniwa and Sasebo is around 564km (351 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Maniwa to Sasebo by bus, train, 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 Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Sasebo.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,640($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Okayama Sta. then Hakata BT and then to Sasebo.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,950($80)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus to Okayama Sta., train

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

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,155($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Sasebo.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance564km (351 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maniwa and Sasebo

There are several options for getting from Maniwa to Sasebo by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥10,950 ($80) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,685 ($175).

The distance between Maniwa and Sasebo is around 564km (351 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (265 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Maniwa and Sasebo by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Maniwa to Sasebo is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥23,685 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Maniwa and Sasebo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,950 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Maniwa and Sasebo. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Nagasaki (NGS). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Maniwa and Sasebo. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Maniwa to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Okayama Sta. and Hakata BT. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

Chutetsu Bus, Ryobi Express and Nishitetsu run regular bus services between Maniwa and Sasebo. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maniwa to Sasebo. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Nagasaki (NGS). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Maniwa and Sasebo. The distance is around 564km (351 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maniwa to Sasebo is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥16,155 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Maniwa and Sasebo

Transport options from Maniwa to Sasebo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
6h 10m
¥24,640($180)
twice daily592km (368 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 40m
¥23,685($175)
twice daily801km (497 miles)
Bus to Okayama Sta., train and plane5h 10m
¥28,610($210)
twice daily863km (536 miles)
Bus to Okayama Sta., train and plane7h 5m
¥26,010($190)
twice daily741km (460 miles)
Bus to Okayama Sta., train and plane7h 40m
¥28,885($210)
twice daily638km (396 miles)
Bus
13h 15m
¥10,950($80)
once daily685km (425 miles)
Bus to Okayama Sta., train + 2 similar
5h 5m
¥16,155($120)
twice daily589km (366 miles)
Bus and Train5h 20m
¥16,155($120)
twice daily594km (369 miles)
Bus to Okayama Sta., train5h 45m
¥15,060($110)
twice daily627km (390 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
¥8,490($62)
on demand564km (351 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