How to travel from Sendai to Sasebo, Japan

The distance between Sendai and Sasebo is around 1,233km (766 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sendai to Sasebo 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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plane
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Fly

Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Nagasaki (NGS).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,520($295)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 3 others

2 similiar routes

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Sasebo.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,470($280)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and then to Sasebo.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,790($205)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Sasebo.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Distance1,476km (917 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Sasebo

There are several options for getting from Sendai to Sasebo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥27,790 ($205) and will take around 21h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥40,520 ($295).

The distance between Sendai and Sasebo is around 1,233km (766 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,154km (717 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Sendai and Sasebo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sendai to Sasebo is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥40,520 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Sasebo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥27,790 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sendai and Sasebo. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sendai to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Hakata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Sendai and Sasebo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 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 Sendai and Sasebo. It typically takes around 21h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sendai to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 35m.

Keio Dentetsu Bus, Nishitetsu, Jam Jam Liner, Kintetsu Bus and Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus run regular bus services between Sendai and Sasebo. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sendai and Sasebo. Flights depart from Sendai (SDJ) and arrive at Nagasaki (NGS) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Sendai to Sasebo. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Sendai to Sasebo typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Sendai (SDJ) and and arrive into Nagasaki (NGS).

The closest major airport to Sasebo is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Sasebo. Saga Airport (HSG) (HSG) 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 Sendai and Sasebo. The distance is around 1,476km (917 miles) by road and it will take around 17hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Sasebo is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around ¥38,470 ($280).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sendai and Sasebo

Transport options from Sendai to Sasebo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4hrs
¥40,520($295)
hourly1,233km (766 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 45m
¥28,200($205)
every 4 hours1,275km (792 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
¥40,520($295)
hourly1,416km (880 miles)
Train
8h 55m
¥38,470($280)
hourly1,504km (935 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
21h 35m
¥27,790($205)
once daily1,606km (998 miles)
Bus via Kobe Sannomiya1 day 1h
¥29,570($215)
once daily1,614km (1,003 miles)
Drive
17hrs
¥22,040($160)
on demand1,476km (917 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Sasebo

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

NGS
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Sasebo
HSG
Saga Airport (HSG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Sasebo
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Sasebo