How to travel from Okayama to Sasebo, Japan

The distance between Okayama and Sasebo is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Okayama 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Nagasaki (NGS).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,040($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Sasebo.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,510($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Hakata BT and then to Sasebo.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,310($68)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sasebo.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance545km (338 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okayama and Sasebo

There are several options for getting from Okayama to Sasebo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,310 ($68) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,040 ($160).

The distance between Okayama and Sasebo is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (262 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Okayama and Sasebo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Okayama to Sasebo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥22,040 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Okayama and Sasebo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,310 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Okayama and Sasebo. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Okayama to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Tosu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Okayama and Sasebo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Okayama and Sasebo. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Okayama to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hakata BT. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Ryobi Express and Nishitetsu run regular bus services between Okayama and Sasebo. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Okayama to Sasebo. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Nagasaki (NGS). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Okayama and Sasebo. The distance is around 545km (338 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okayama to Sasebo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥14,510 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Okayama and Sasebo

Transport options from Okayama to Sasebo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3hrs
¥22,040($160)
hourly714km (443 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, Fly3h 35m
¥26,970($195)
hourly776km (482 miles)
Train to Matsuyama(Ehime), plane6hrs
¥27,245($200)
hourly551km (342 miles)
Train to Kochi(Kochi), plane6hrs
¥23,135($170)
hourly616km (383 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 25m
¥24,370($180)
hourly654km (406 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
¥14,510($105)
hourly502km (312 miles)
Train via Hakata3h 40m
¥14,510($105)
hourly507km (315 miles)
Bus
11h 35m
¥9,310($68)
once daily598km (371 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
¥8,215($60)
on demand545km (338 miles)

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Airlines

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