What is the cheapest way to get from Sasebo to Shimabara?

The cheapest way to get from Sasebo to Shimabara is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sasebo to Shimabara?

The fastest way to get from Sasebo to Shimabara is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.

Is there a direct bus between Sasebo and Shimabara?

No, there is no direct bus from Sasebo to Shimabara. However, there are services departing from 佐世保バスセンター（バス） and arriving at Shimabara Eki-mae via 諫早営業所（バス） and Isahaya Eki-mae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Sasebo and Shimabara?

No, there is no direct train from Sasebo to Shimabara. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Reikyukoen-Taiikukan via Isahaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Sasebo to Shimabara?

The distance between Sasebo and Shimabara is 98 km. The road distance is 99 km.

How do I travel from Sasebo to Shimabara without a car?

The best way to get from Sasebo to Shimabara without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sasebo to Shimabara?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Sasebo to Shimabara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sasebo to Shimabara bus from?

Sasebo to Shimabara bus services, operated by Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus, depart from 佐世保バスセンター（バス） station.

Where do I catch the Sasebo to Shimabara train from?

Sasebo to Shimabara train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Sasebo station.

Train or bus from Sasebo to Shimabara?

The best way to get from Sasebo to Shimabara is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1000 - ¥2900 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Sasebo to Shimabara bus arrive?

Sasebo to Shimabara bus services, operated by Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus, arrive at 諫早インター（バス） station.

Where does the Sasebo to Shimabara train arrive?

Sasebo to Shimabara train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Isahaya station.

Can I drive from Sasebo to Shimabara?

Yes, the driving distance between Sasebo to Shimabara is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Sasebo to Shimabara.

Where can I stay near Shimabara?

There are 73+ hotels available in Shimabara.

Sasebo to Shimabara - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sasebo to Shimabara by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sasebo to Isahayatrain [36980] JR Omura / ...
2. Take the train from Isahaya to Reikyukoen-Taiikukantrain [183606] Shimabara Railway / ...
3h 1m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 佐世保バスセンター（バス） to 諫早インター（バス）bus
2. Take the bus from Isahaya Eki-mae to Shimabara Eki-maebus Shimabara
3h 43m
¥1,040–2,900
Drive 99 km
1. Drive from Sasebo to Shimabaracar 99 km
1h 35m
¥1,717–2,480

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Distance: 98.3 km
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Sasebo, Japan and Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan?

You can take a train from Sasebo to Reikyukoen-Taiikukan via Isahaya in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 佐世保バスセンター（バス） to Shimabara Eki-mae via 諫早インター（バス）, 諫早営業所（バス）, 諫早駅前（バス）, and Isahaya Eki-mae in around 3h 43m.

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