How to travel from Sasebo to Akune, Japan

The distance between Sasebo and Akune is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sasebo to Akune by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Izumi(Kagoshima).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,035($66)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2
train
+
plane
+
car
+
ferry
+

Train, Plane, Car and Ferry

Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Amakusa (AXJ) then drive to Ushibuka Port then take a ferry to Kuranomoto Port.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,545($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
3
3 x bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Kosoku Kiyama then Kagoshima Kuko-minami and then to Akune Eki Mae.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,075($59)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Akune.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance269km (167 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sasebo and Akune

There are several options for getting from Sasebo to Akune by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥8,075 ($59) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥9,035 ($66).

The distance between Sasebo and Akune is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Sasebo and Akune by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sasebo to Akune is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥9,035 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Sasebo and Akune, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,075 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sasebo and Akune. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sasebo to Akune. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Tosu and Izumi(Kagoshima). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sasebo and Akune. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Sasebo and Akune. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sasebo to Akune. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kosoku Kiyama, Kagoshima Kuko-minami and Kagoshima Airport. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Nishitetsu and Nangoku Kotsu run regular bus services between Sasebo and Akune. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sasebo to Akune. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Amakusa (AXJ) then drive to Ushibuka Port then take a ferry to Kuranomoto Port. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Akune is Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Akune. Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) (KOJ) 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 Sasebo and Akune. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sasebo to Akune is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ¥9,035 ($66).

How do I get from Sasebo to Akune

Compare travel optionsbetween Sasebo and Akune

Transport options from Sasebo to Akune
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
¥9,035($66)
hourly269km (167 miles)
Train, Plane, Car and Ferry
4h 15m
¥23,545($170)
every 3 hours334km (207 miles)
Bus
7hrs
¥8,075($59)
every 3 hours411km (255 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
¥4,105($30)
on demand269km (167 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Sasebo and Akune

Bus companies

Train operators

Airlines

Ferry operators

Airports near Akune

The following major airports near Akune offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

AXJ
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Akune
KOJ
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Akune
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Akune