How to travel from Sasebo to Teshima, Japan

The distance between Sasebo and Teshima is around 548km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 55m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Sasebo to Teshima by train, ferry, bus, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TeshimaSasebo if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Train and Ferry

Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji, Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,410($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train to Shin-Tosu, ferry

Take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,290($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,815($79)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,310($68)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sasebo and Teshima

There are several options for getting from Sasebo to Teshima by train, ferry, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥9,310 ($68) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,410 ($170).

The distance between Sasebo and Teshima is around 548km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (266 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Sasebo and Teshima by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Sasebo to Teshima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥23,410 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Sasebo and Teshima is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥9,310 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sasebo and Teshima. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji, Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sasebo and Teshima. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji, Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sasebo to Teshima. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji, Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Uno then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Teshima is Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Teshima. Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sasebo to Teshima. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Karato Port. instead which will take 5h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sasebo to Teshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥16,015 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sasebo and Teshima

Transport options from Sasebo to Teshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Ferry + 6 similar
4h 55m
¥23,410($170)
every 4 hours768km (477 miles)
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train and ferry5h 25m
¥28,200($205)
every 4 hours818km (508 miles)
Fly to Osaka Kansai (KIX), train and ferry5h 25m
¥23,545($170)
every 4 hours831km (517 miles)
Train to Hakata, plane and ferry6h 30m
¥22,315($165)
every 4 hours833km (518 miles)
Train to Hakata, plane and ferry6h 50m
¥26,970($195)
every 4 hours637km (396 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry6h 55m
¥28,340($205)
every 4 hours572km (356 miles)
Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry5h 20m
¥27,245($200)
4 times a day628km (390 miles)
Train to Shin-Tosu, ferry + 2 similar
5hrs
¥16,290($120)
every 4 hours553km (344 miles)
Train and Ferry5h 10m
¥16,015($115)
every 4 hours548km (341 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry5h 45m
¥14,920($110)
every 4 hours563km (350 miles)
Bus and Ferry
13h 10m
¥10,815($79)
once daily619km (385 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 60m
¥9,310($68)
every 4 hours561km (348 miles)

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Airports near Teshima

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

TAK
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Teshima
OKJ
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Teshima
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Teshima