How to travel from Sasebo to Hagi, Japan

The distance between Sasebo and Hagi is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sasebo to Hagi 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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Train

Take the train to Hakata then Asa and then to Nagatoshi.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,900($65)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Yamaguchi Station.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,395($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Hagi.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance265km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sasebo and Hagi

There are several options for getting from Sasebo to Hagi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥7,395 ($54) and will take around 7h 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 ¥3,970 ($29).

The distance between Sasebo and Hagi is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Sasebo and Hagi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sasebo to Hagi is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥3,970 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Sasebo and Hagi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥7,395 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sasebo and Hagi. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sasebo to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata, Asa and Nagatoshi. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Sasebo and Hagi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Hagi. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sasebo to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hakata Bus Terminal and Yamaguchi Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Nishitetsu and Chugoku JR Bus Company run regular bus services between Sasebo and Hagi. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 35m 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 Hagi. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then Asa and then to Nagatoshi. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Hagi is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hagi. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) 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 Hagi. The distance is around 265km (165 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 Sasebo to Hagi is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥8,900 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sasebo and Hagi

Transport options from Sasebo to Hagi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
¥8,900($65)
every 4 hours286km (178 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
¥7,395($54)
4 times a day359km (223 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
¥3,970($29)
on demand265km (165 miles)

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Airports near Hagi

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

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Hagi
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hagi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Hagi