There are 4 ways to get from Sasebo to Hirado Island by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sasebo Station to Hirado Sanbashibus
1h¥1,500Drive 35.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Sasebo to Hirado Islandcar 35.4 km
36 min¥614–887Train
- Take the train from Nakasasebo to Tabirahiradoguchitrain [184659] Matsuura Railway / ...
1h 26m¥1,200–1,400Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sasebo to Hirado Islandtaxi 35.4 km
36 min¥12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sasebo to Hirado Island is to drive which costs ¥600 - ¥900 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Sasebo to Hirado Island is to drive which takes 36 min and costs ¥600 - ¥900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sasebo Station station and arriving at Hirado Sanbashi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nakasasebo and arriving at Tabirahiradoguchi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Sasebo and Hirado Island is 36 km. The road distance is 35.4 km.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Hirado Island without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs ¥1500.
The bus from Sasebo Station to Hirado Sanbashi takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.
Sasebo to Hirado Island bus services, operated by Saihi Bus, depart from Sasebo Station.
Sasebo to Hirado Island train services, operated by Matsuura Railway, depart from Nakasasebo station.
The best way to get from Sasebo to Hirado Island is to bus which takes 1h and costs ¥1500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1400 and takes 1h 26m.
What companies run services between Sasebo, Japan and Hirado Island, Japan?
Saihi Bus operates a bus from Sasebo Station to Hirado Sanbashi hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,500 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Matsuura Railway operates a train from Nakasasebo to Tabirahiradoguchi hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 26m.
- Website
- matutetu.com
Train from Nakasasebo to Tabirahiradoguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,400
- Schedules at
- matutetu.com
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–15,000
Sasebo Kanko Taxi
- Phone
- +81 956-33-8181
- Website
- sasebo-kankotaxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sasebo to Hirado Island bus services, operated by Saihi Bus, arrive at Hirado Sanbashi station.
Sasebo to Hirado Island train services, operated by Matsuura Railway, arrive at Tabirahiradoguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sasebo to Hirado Island is 35 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Sasebo to Hirado Island.
There are 22+ hotels available in Hirado Island.