How to travel from Sasebo to Wakayama, Japan

The distance between Sasebo and Wakayama is around 580km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Sasebo to Wakayama by train, car, plane and ferry. 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 then Shinimamiya and then to Wakayamashi.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,125($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train via Shin-Tosu

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,535($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Wakayama.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance775km (482 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sasebo and Wakayama

There are several options for getting from Sasebo to Wakayama by train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥19,850 ($145) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥20,125 ($145).

The distance between Sasebo and Wakayama is around 580km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 519km (322 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Sasebo and Wakayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sasebo to Wakayama is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥20,125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Sasebo and Wakayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥19,850 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sasebo and Wakayama. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sasebo to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata, Shin-Osaka and Dobutsuen-Mae. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen, Nankai Railways and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Sasebo and Wakayama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sasebo and Wakayama. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Osaka then Shinimamiya and then to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sasebo to Wakayama. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka then Shinimamiya and then to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Wakayama is Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Wakayama. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS) (TKS) 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 Wakayama. The distance is around 775km (482 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sasebo to Wakayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ¥19,850 ($145).

How do I get from Sasebo to Wakayama

Compare travel optionsbetween Sasebo and Wakayama

Transport options from Sasebo to Wakayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Kobe (UKB), train + 4 similar
3h 55m
¥20,125($145)
hourly687km (427 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
¥23,955($175)
hourly693km (431 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
¥22,040($160)
hourly691km (430 miles)
Train to Shin-Tosu, plane6h 10m
¥26,830($195)
hourly748km (465 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry5h 30m
¥28,610($210)
every 4 hours580km (360 miles)
Train via Shin-Tosu + 1 similar
5h 15m
¥20,535($150)
hourly735km (457 miles)
Train5h 35m
¥19,850($145)
hourly739km (459 miles)
Drive
9hrs
¥11,635($85)
on demand775km (482 miles)

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Airports near Wakayama

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

KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Wakayama
UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Wakayama
TKS
Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Wakayama