How to travel from Sasebo to Chiba, Japan

The distance between Sasebo and Chiba is around 1,051km (653 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Sasebo to Chiba by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Tokyo Narita (NRT).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,735($190)
Operated by

Peach Aviation Limited

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Train via Shin-Tosu

Take the train to Shin-Tosu then Shin-Osaka and then to Tokyo.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,310($235)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT and then to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,495($155)
Operated by

Nishitetsu

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Drive

Drive to Chiba.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Distance1,217km (756 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sasebo and Chiba

There are several options for getting from Sasebo to Chiba by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥21,495 ($155) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥25,735 ($190).

The distance between Sasebo and Chiba is around 1,051km (653 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 991km (616 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Sasebo and Chiba by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sasebo to Chiba is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥25,735 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Sasebo and Chiba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,495 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sasebo and Chiba. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sasebo to Chiba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Sasebo and Chiba. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Chiba. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sasebo to Chiba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Haneda Airport Terminal 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 30m.

Nishitetsu run regular bus services between Sasebo and Chiba. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sasebo and Chiba. Flights depart from Nagasaki (NGS) and arrive at Tokyo Narita (NRT). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Sasebo and Chiba with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.

Peach Aviation Limited and All Nippon Airways fly between Sasebo and Chiba. Flights depart from Nagasaki (NGS) and and arrive into Tokyo Narita (NRT). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.

The flight from Sasebo to Chiba typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Nagasaki (NGS) and and arrive into Tokyo Narita (NRT).

The closest major airport to Chiba is Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Chiba. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Chiba. The distance is around 1,217km (756 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sasebo to Chiba is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥27,790 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sasebo and Chiba

Transport options from Sasebo to Chiba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 20m
¥25,735($190)
hourly1,097km (681 miles)
Plane and Train3h 30m
¥27,790($205)
hourly1,051km (653 miles)
Train via Shin-Tosu + 1 similar
7h 25m
¥32,310($235)
hourly1,213km (754 miles)
Train7h 35m
¥30,255($220)
hourly1,220km (758 miles)
Bus
18h 30m
¥21,495($155)
once daily1,287km (800 miles)
Drive
13h 45m
¥18,210($135)
on demand1,217km (756 miles)

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Airports near Chiba

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

NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Chiba
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Chiba
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Chiba