There are 5 ways to get from Beppu to Hirado by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Beppu to Kokuratrain
- Take the train from Kokura to Shin Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Sasebotrain
- Take the bus from Sasebo Station to Hirado Sanbashibus
6h 14mDrive 223.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Beppu to Hiradocar 223.9 km
3h 9m¥3,425–4,947Bus
- Take the bus from Beppu Kitahama to Kousoku Kiyamabus Toyonokuni
- Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Sasebobus Sasebo
6h 35m¥5,607–7,350Train via Fukuoka
- Take the train from Beppu to Kashiitrain Sonikku / ...
- Take the train from Hakata to Sasebotrain Midori
6h 27mTrain
- Take the train from Beppu to Tosutrain Yufu / ...
- Take the train from Tosu to Sasebotrain Midori / ...
6h 31m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Beppu to Hirado is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Beppu to Hirado is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Beppu to Hirado. However, there are services departing from Beppu Kitahama and arriving at Hirado Sanbashi via Kosoku Kiyama and Sasebo Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Beppu to Hirado. However, there are services departing from Beppu and arriving at Sasebo via Kashii and Hakata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Beppu and Hirado is 324 km. The road distance is 223.9 km.
The best way to get from Beppu to Hirado without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Beppu to Hirado, including transfers.
Beppu to Hirado bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Beppu Kitahama station.
Beppu to Hirado train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Beppu station.
The best way to get from Beppu to Hirado is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs ¥5500 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train via Fukuoka, which costs and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Beppu, Japan and Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan?
You can take a bus from Beppu Kitahama to Hirado Sanbashi via Kosoku Kiyama and Sasebo Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Beppu to Hirado Sanbashi via Kashii, Hakata, Sasebo, and Sasebo Station in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Beppu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kokura to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Shin-Tosu to Sasebo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Beppu to Kashii
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hakata to Sasebo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Beppu to Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Tosu to Sasebo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kokura to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- 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
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Beppu Kitahama to Kousoku Kiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Sasebo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Beppu to Hirado bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kousoku Kiyama station.
Beppu to Hirado train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kashii station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beppu to Hirado is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Beppu to Hirado.
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