The distance between Sasebo and Fukuoka is around 117km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sasebo to Fukuoka by 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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Take the train to Hakata.
Take the bus to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway BT.
Nishitetsu
There are several options for getting from Sasebo to Fukuoka by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥2,465 ($18) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,915 ($14).
The distance between Sasebo and Fukuoka is around 117km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 78km (49 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Sasebo and Fukuoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sasebo to Fukuoka is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ¥1,915 ($14).
The cheapest way to travel between Sasebo and Fukuoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥2,465 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sasebo and Fukuoka. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Sasebo and Fukuoka with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 50m.
Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Sasebo and Fukuoka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sasebo and Fukuoka. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Sasebo and Fukuoka with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2h 20m.
Nishitetsu run regular bus services between Sasebo and Fukuoka. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sasebo to Fukuoka. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata. instead which will take 1h 50m.
The closest major airport to Fukuoka is Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Fukuoka. Saga Airport (HSG) (HSG) and Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sasebo and Fukuoka. The distance is around 122km (76 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sasebo to Fukuoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ¥3,560 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 50m | ¥3,560($26) | hourly | 117km (73 miles) |
Bus | 2h 20m | ¥2,465($18) | hourly | 129km (80 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | ¥1,915($14) | on demand | 122km (76 miles) |
Nishitetsu
The following major airports near Fukuoka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.