How to travel from Saiki to Sasebo, Japan

The distance between Saiki and Sasebo is around 268km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saiki 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.

👋 Also check out SaseboSaiki if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Oita, Kokura then Shin-Tosu and then to Sasebo.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,635($85)
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plane
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Sasebo.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,210($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Oita Airport then Kousoku Kiyama and then to Sasebo.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,720($71)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Sasebo.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance268km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saiki and Sasebo

There are several options for getting from Saiki to Sasebo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,720 ($71) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥4,105 ($30).

The distance between Saiki and Sasebo is around 268km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Saiki and Sasebo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saiki to Sasebo is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥4,105 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Saiki and Sasebo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,720 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saiki and Sasebo. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saiki to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oita, Kokura and Shin-Tosu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Saiki and Sasebo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Saiki and Sasebo. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saiki to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oita Airport, Beppu-kitahama and Kousoku Kiyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Oita Kotsu and Nishitetsu run regular bus services between Saiki and Sasebo. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saiki to Sasebo. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Sasebo. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Saiki and Sasebo. The distance is around 268km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saiki to Sasebo is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥11,635 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saiki and Sasebo

Transport options from Saiki to Sasebo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 50m
¥11,635($85)
hourly364km (226 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 10m
¥18,210($135)
every 4 hours481km (299 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
¥9,720($71)
every 4 hours383km (238 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
¥4,105($30)
on demand268km (166 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