How to travel from Motobu to Sasebo, Japan
The distance between Motobu and Sasebo is around 988km (614 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Motobu to Sasebo by bus, plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sasebo → Motobu if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Nagasaki (NGS).
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost¥19,305($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Sasebo.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥25,465($185)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the bus to Kosoku Kiyama and then to Sasebo.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥21,905($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motobu and Sasebo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motobu to Sasebo by bus, plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around ¥18,070 ($130) and will take around 6hrs.
The distance between Motobu and Sasebo is around 988km (614 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 745km (463 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Motobu and Sasebo by bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Motobu to Sasebo is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx ¥18,070 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Motobu and Sasebo is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥18,070 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motobu and Sasebo. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Sasebo. instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Motobu and Sasebo. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Sasebo. instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Motobu to Sasebo. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Sasebo. instead which will take 6hrs.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Motobu to Sasebo. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Sasebo. instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motobu to Sasebo is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ¥18,070 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motobu and Sasebo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 25m | ¥19,305($140) | every 3 hours | 1,831km (1,138 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6hrs | ¥18,070($130) | every 3 hours | 1,078km (670 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane and train | 6h 45m | ¥27,380($200) | every 3 hours | 1,071km (665 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 2h | ¥25,465($185) | 5 times a week | 988km (614 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | ¥21,905($160) | 5 times a week | 1,121km (697 miles) |
| Ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所, bus | 1 day 5h | ¥24,505($180) | 5 times a week | 1,154km (717 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Motobu and Sasebo
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Karry Kanko
Nishitetsu
Miyazaki Kotsu
Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Solaseed Air
Japan Transocean Air
Train operators
Airports near Sasebo
The following major airports near Sasebo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Sasebo
Saga Airport (HSG)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Sasebo
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Sasebo