There are 5 ways to get from Hakata-ekimae to Hirado Island by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Hakata to Sasebotrain Midori
- Take the bus from Sasebo Station to Hirado Sanbashibus
3h 29mDrive 110.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Hakata-ekimae to Hirado Islandcar 110.3 km
1h 41m¥1,901–2,745Bus
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Sasebobus Sasebo
- Take the bus from Sasebo Station to Hirado Sanbashibus
3h 53m¥3,810–5,195Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 to Imariekimae(Imari Station)bus いまり号
- Take the train from Imari to Tabirahiradoguchitrain [184674] Matsuura Railway / ...
4h¥2,523–3,350Train
- Take the train from Hakata to Sasebotrain Midori
- Take the train from Sasebo to Tabirahiradoguchitrain [184659] Matsuura Railway / ...
4h 5m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakata-ekimae to Hirado Island is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Hakata-ekimae to Hirado Island is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakata-ekimae to Hirado Island. However, there are services departing from Hakata Bus Terminal and arriving at Hirado Sanbashi via Sasebo Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakata-ekimae to Hirado Island. However, there are services departing from Hakata and arriving at Tabirahiradoguchi via Sasebo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Hakata-ekimae and Hirado Island is 153 km. The road distance is 110.3 km.
The best way to get from Hakata-ekimae to Hirado Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Hakata-ekimae to Hirado Island, including transfers.
Hakata-ekimae to Hirado Island bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Hakata Bus Terminal station.
Hakata-ekimae to Hirado Island train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Hakata station.
The best way to get from Hakata-ekimae to Hirado Island is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Hakata-ekimae, Japan and Hirado Island, Japan?
You can take a bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Hirado Sanbashi via Sasebo Station in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakata to Tabirahiradoguchi via Sasebo in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hakata to Sasebo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hakata to Sasebo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Website
- Matsuura Railway
Train from Imari to Tabirahiradoguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,250
- Schedules at
- Matsuura Railway
Train from Sasebo to Tabirahiradoguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,400
- Schedules at
- Matsuura Railway
- Phone
- 0956-23-2121
- Website
- bus.saihigroup.co.jp
Bus from Sasebo Station to Hirado Sanbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- qbus.jp
Bus from Sasebo Station to Hirado Sanbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- qbus.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Sasebo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,700
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hakata-ekimae to Hirado Island bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Sasebo station.
Hakata-ekimae to Hirado Island train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Sasebo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakata-ekimae to Hirado Island is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Hakata-ekimae to Hirado Island.
There are 22+ hotels available in Hirado Island.



