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KitakyushuSasebo

Kitakyushu to Sasebo by ferry

Sasebo lies 129 km (80 mi) south-west of Kitakyushu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

The sea distance is about 129 km (80 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 3 h 55 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.

KitakyushuSasebo

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KitakyushuSasebo
CountryJapanJapan
Population940,978243,223
Elevation57 m (187 ft)8 m (26 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
PortPort of KitakyushuPort of Sasebo

Where to book ferries from Kitakyushu to Sasebo

Direct FerriesAggregates most European, Mediterranean and Greek island operators in one timetable.Compare crossings on Direct Ferries (opens www.directferries.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Sasebo

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Common questions

How far is Sasebo from Kitakyushu?

129 km (80 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kitakyushu; by road roughly 157 km (98 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kitakyushu to Sasebo by ferry?

About 3 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kitakyushu and Sasebo?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.