How to travel from Sasebo to Okinawa, Japan
The distance between Sasebo and Okinawa is around 1,007km (626 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Sasebo to Okinawa by train, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Okinawa → Sasebo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost¥41,070($300)
Skymark Airlines
+ 4 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to 昭和町上り then Ebino IC and then to Tenmonkan then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥24,505($180)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥23,820($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sasebo and Okinawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sasebo to Okinawa by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥22,725 ($165) and will take around 4h 50m.
The distance between Sasebo and Okinawa is around 1,007km (626 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 766km (476 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Sasebo and Okinawa by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Sasebo to Okinawa is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥22,725 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Sasebo and Okinawa is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥22,725 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sasebo and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sasebo and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Sasebo and Okinawa. Flights depart from Nagasaki (NGS) and arrive at Okinawa (OKA) - via Kobe (UKB). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Sasebo to Okinawa. There is however a flight that goes via Kobe (UKB). This services will take at least 5h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Sasebo to Okinawa typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Nagasaki (NGS) and and arrive into Okinawa (OKA).
The closest major airport to Okinawa is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa. Yoron Airport (RNJ) (RNJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sasebo to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 中の町. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sasebo to Okinawa is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥22,725 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sasebo and Okinawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 5h 20m | ¥41,070($300) | hourly | 1,790km (1,112 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 55m | ¥34,360($250) | hourly | 1,007km (626 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | ¥22,725($165) | hourly | 1,013km (630 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 8h | ¥24,505($180) | 4 times a week | 1,208km (751 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 2h | ¥23,820($175) | 4 times a week | 1,047km (650 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sasebo and Okinawa
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
Okinawa Bus
Toyo Bus
Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus
Miyazaki Kotsu
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Okinawa
The following major airports near Okinawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Okinawa
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 827km (514 miles) from Okinawa