How to travel from Sasebo to Nagasaki, Japan

The distance between Sasebo and Nagasaki is around 66km (41 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

4 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to 長崎駅前降車専用.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥1,505($11)
Operated by

Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Nagasaki(Nagasaki).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥1,370($10)
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Nagasaki.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,010($190)
Operated by

Sasebo Kanko Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Nagasaki.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance67km (42 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sasebo and Nagasaki

There are several options for getting from Sasebo to Nagasaki by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥1,370 ($10) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,010 ($190).

The distance between Sasebo and Nagasaki is around 66km (41 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 50km (31 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Sasebo and Nagasaki by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sasebo to Nagasaki is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx ¥26,010 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Sasebo and Nagasaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥1,370 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sasebo and Nagasaki. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Sasebo and Nagasaki with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 55m.

Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Sasebo and Nagasaki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Nagasaki. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Sasebo and Nagasaki with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 35m.

Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus run regular bus services between Sasebo and Nagasaki. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 1h 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 Nagasaki. We recommend that you take the bus to 長崎駅前降車専用. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Nagasaki is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) 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 Nagasaki. The distance is around 67km (42 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sasebo to Nagasaki is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ¥1,505 ($11).

How do I get from Sasebo to Nagasaki

Compare travel optionsbetween Sasebo and Nagasaki

Transport options from Sasebo to Nagasaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 35m
¥1,505($11)
every 30 mins66km (41 miles)
Train
1h 55m
¥1,370($10)
hourly81km (51 miles)
Taxi
1hr
¥26,010($190)
on demand67km (42 miles)
Drive
1hr
¥1,095($8)
on demand67km (42 miles)

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Airports near Nagasaki

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

NGS
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki
AXJ
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (25 miles) from Nagasaki
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Nagasaki