How to travel from Naha to Sasebo, Japan
The distance between Naha and Sasebo is around 984km (611 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Naha to Sasebo by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sasebo → Naha if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Nagasaki (NGS).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost¥15,060($110)
Peach Aviation Limited
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to 本部港 then 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 6h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥22,450($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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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 4h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥25,190($185)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to 本部旅客待合所 then take a ferry to 宮之浦 and then to Kagoshima then drive to Sasebo.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost¥30,665($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naha and Sasebo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naha to Sasebo by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥15,060 ($110) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥15,880 ($115).
The distance between Naha and Sasebo is around 984km (611 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 799km (497 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Naha and Sasebo by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Naha to Sasebo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥15,880 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Naha and Sasebo is to fly which will typically cost around ¥15,060 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naha and Sasebo. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Sasebo. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naha and Sasebo. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Sasebo. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Naha and Sasebo. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and arrive at Nagasaki (NGS) - via Osaka Kansai (KIX). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Naha to Sasebo. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Kansai (KIX). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Naha to Sasebo typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Naha to Sasebo. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Sasebo. instead which will take 3h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naha to Sasebo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ¥15,880 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naha and Sasebo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 20m | ¥15,060($110) | hourly | 1,745km (1,084 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 60m | ¥15,880($115) | hourly | 991km (616 miles) |
| Fly to Kumamoto (KMJ), train | 4h 40m | ¥22,450($165) | hourly | 984km (611 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | ¥22,450($165) | 5 times a week | 1,199km (745 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 1 day 14h | ¥29,435($215) | twice a week | 1,252km (778 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 4h | ¥25,190($185) | 5 times a week | 1,046km (650 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥30,665($225) | once a week | 1,218km (757 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naha and Sasebo
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Solaseed Air
Japan Transocean Air
Train operators
Ferry operators
A Line
Toppy & Rocket
Marix Line
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Nishitetsu
Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus
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