How to travel from Wakayama to Sasebo, Japan

The distance between Wakayama and Sasebo is around 581km (361 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Wakayama to Sasebo by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Nagasaki (NGS).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,685($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

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

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Nagasaki Station and then to Sasebo Bus Center.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,660($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sasebo.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance781km (485 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wakayama and Sasebo

There are several options for getting from Wakayama to Sasebo by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥17,660 ($130) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,685 ($175).

The distance between Wakayama and Sasebo is around 581km (361 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 519km (322 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Wakayama and Sasebo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wakayama to Sasebo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥23,685 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Wakayama and Sasebo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,660 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wakayama and Sasebo. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wakayama to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka and Shin-Tosu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Nankai Railways run train services between Wakayama and Sasebo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Wakayama and Sasebo. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wakayama to Sasebo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kansai Airport Terminal 1, Kobe Sannomiya, Sannomiya Station and Nagasaki Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

Kintetsu Bus and Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus run regular bus services between Wakayama and Sasebo. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wakayama to Sasebo. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Nagasaki (NGS). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Wakayama and Sasebo. The distance is around 781km (485 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wakayama to Sasebo is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ¥20,535 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wakayama and Sasebo

Transport options from Wakayama to Sasebo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 40m
¥23,685($175)
hourly682km (424 miles)
Train to Namba(Nankai), plane4h 40m
¥21,765($160)
hourly680km (423 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane3h 50m
¥19,305($140)
every 4 hours637km (396 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train5h 45m
¥25,875($190)
every 4 hours581km (361 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
¥20,535($150)
hourly735km (457 miles)
Train via Shinimamiya5h 40m
¥19,850($145)
hourly739km (459 miles)
Bus
14hrs
¥17,660($130)
once daily898km (558 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
¥11,635($85)
on demand781km (485 miles)

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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