How to travel from Yaeyama Islands to Sasebo, Japan
The distance between Yaeyama Islands and Sasebo is around 1,379km (857 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Yaeyama Islands to Sasebo by ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sasebo → Yaeyama Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Sasebo.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥23,685($175)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Nagasaki (NGS).
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical cost¥43,395($315)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Kumamoto (KMJ) then take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Sasebo.
- Duration7h 25m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost¥38,060($280)
Multiple operators
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train
Take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Kagoshima (KOJ) then take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Sasebo.
- Duration9h 55m
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical cost¥58,180($425)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yaeyama Islands and Sasebo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yaeyama Islands to Sasebo by ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which costs around ¥23,685 ($175) and will take around 5h 50m.
The distance between Yaeyama Islands and Sasebo is around 1,379km (857 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,136km (706 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Yaeyama Islands and Sasebo by ferry, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Yaeyama Islands to Sasebo is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx ¥23,685 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Yaeyama Islands and Sasebo is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥23,685 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yaeyama Islands to Sasebo. We recommend that you take a ferry to 石垣港 then fly from New Ishigaki (ISG) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Sasebo. instead which will take 5h 50m.
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
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yaeyama Islands to Sasebo is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around ¥23,685 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yaeyama Islands and Sasebo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train | 5h 50m | ¥23,685($175) | 4 times a day | 1,379km (857 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 6h 40m | ¥43,395($315) | 4 times a day | 2,472km (1,536 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train | 7h 25m | ¥38,060($280) | 4 times a day | 1,447km (899 miles) |
Ferry to 石垣港, plane and train | 9h 55m | ¥58,180($425) | 4 times a day | 3,301km (2,051 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yaeyama Islands and Sasebo
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Solaseed Air
Hong Kong Express
Ferry operators
Anei Kanko
Yaeyama Kanko Ferry
Train operators
Airports near Sasebo
The following major airports near Sasebo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Sasebo
Saga Airport (HSG)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Sasebo
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Sasebo