How to travel from Sasebo to Osaka, Japan

The distance between Sasebo and Osaka is around 615km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Sasebo to Osaka by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Kobe (UKB), Train

Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Osaka.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,525($130)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train via Shin-Tosu

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,210($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Umeda-eki.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,310($68)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Osaka.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance703km (437 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sasebo and Osaka

There are several options for getting from Sasebo to Osaka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,310 ($68) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,525 ($130).

The distance between Sasebo and Osaka is around 615km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 560km (348 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Sasebo and Osaka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sasebo to Osaka is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥17,525 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Sasebo and Osaka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,310 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sasebo and Osaka. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sasebo to Osaka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata and Shin-Osaka. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Sasebo and Osaka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Osaka. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sasebo to Osaka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hakata Bus Terminal and Bus Station Hakata. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

Nishitetsu and Willer Express run regular bus services between Sasebo and Osaka. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 55m 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 Osaka. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Osaka is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Osaka. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Osaka. The distance is around 703km (437 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sasebo to Osaka is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥17,525 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sasebo and Osaka

Transport options from Sasebo to Osaka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Kobe (UKB), Train + 4 similar
2h 40m
¥17,525($130)
hourly615km (382 miles)
Plane and Train2h 55m
¥21,355($155)
hourly620km (386 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
¥19,440($140)
hourly619km (384 miles)
Train to Shin-Tosu, plane4h 55m
¥24,230($175)
hourly675km (420 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
¥32,720($240)
hourly671km (417 miles)
Train via Shin-Tosu + 1 similar
4h 25m
¥18,210($135)
hourly665km (413 miles)
Train4h 30m
¥17,525($130)
hourly670km (416 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
¥9,310($68)
once daily741km (461 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
¥10,540($77)
on demand703km (437 miles)

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Airports near Osaka

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

ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Osaka
UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Osaka
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Osaka