Sasebo to Fukuoka by ferry
Fukuoka lies 80 km (50 mi) north-east of Sasebo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 80 km (50 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 2 h 26 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Sasebo | Fukuoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 243,223 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Sasebo | Port of Hakata |
Where to book ferries from Sasebo to Fukuoka
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Staying in Fukuoka
Our booking partner lists 899 places to stay in Fukuoka. Of the 722 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (481), and 12 are five-star. Across 379 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 435,896 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Fukuoka
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Common questions
How far is Fukuoka from Sasebo?
80 km (50 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Sasebo; by road roughly 98 km (61 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sasebo to Fukuoka by ferry?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sasebo and Fukuoka?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Fukuoka?
Our booking partner lists 899 places to stay in Fukuoka, bookable on this site.
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.