The distance between Nakatsu and Sasebo is around 186km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Nakatsu to Sasebo by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sasebo → Nakatsu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kokura then Shin-Tosu and then to Sasebo.
There are several options for getting from Nakatsu to Sasebo by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥8,625 ($63) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,875 ($21).
The distance between Nakatsu and Sasebo is around 186km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Nakatsu and Sasebo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nakatsu to Sasebo is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ¥2,875 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Nakatsu and Sasebo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥8,625 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nakatsu and Sasebo. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nakatsu to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Shin-Tosu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nakatsu and Sasebo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nakatsu and Sasebo. We recommend that you drive to Sasebo. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nakatsu to Sasebo. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura then Shin-Tosu and then to Sasebo. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nakatsu and Sasebo. The distance is around 186km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nakatsu to Sasebo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥8,625 ($63).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 30m | ¥8,625($63) | hourly | 220km (137 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | ¥2,875($21) | on demand | 186km (115 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sasebo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.