There are 5 ways to get from Hirado to Beppu by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hirado Sanbashi to Sasebo Stationbus
- Take the train from Sasebo to Shin-Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kokuratrain
- Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
5h 5mDrive 223.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Hirado to Beppucar 223.9 km
3h 8m¥3,425–4,947Bus
- Take the bus from Hirado Sanbashi to Sasebo Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyamabus
- Take the bus from Kousoku Kiyama to Beppu Kitahamabus
6h 53m¥5,300–7,400Bus, train via Nakatsu
- Take the bus from Hirado Sanbashi to Sasebo Stationbus
- Take the train from Sasebo to Hakatatrain
- Take the train from Hakata to Nakatsutrain
- Take the train from Nakatsu to Bepputrain
5h 31mTrain
- Take the train from Sasebo to Tosutrain Midori / ...
- Take the train from Tosu to Bepputrain Yufu / ...
6h 33m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hirado to Beppu is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Hirado to Beppu is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hirado to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Hirado Sanbashi and arriving at Beppu Kitahama via Sasebo and Kousoku Kiyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Hirado to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Beppu via Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Hirado and Beppu is 324 km. The road distance is 223.9 km.
The best way to get from Hirado to Beppu without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Hirado to Beppu, including transfers.
Hirado to Beppu bus services, operated by Saihi Bus, depart from Hirado Sanbashi station.
Hirado to Beppu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Sasebo station.
The best way to get from Hirado to Beppu is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan and Beppu, Japan?
You can take a bus from Hirado Sanbashi to Beppu Kitahama via Sasebo and Kousoku Kiyama in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hirado Sanbashi to Beppu via Sasebo Station, Sasebo, and Tosu in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Sasebo to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Shin Tosu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kokura to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Sasebo to Hakata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hakata to Nakatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Nakatsu to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Sasebo to Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Tosu to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Tosu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Hirado Sanbashi to Sasebo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- qbus.jp
Bus from Hirado Sanbashi to Sasebo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- qbus.jp
Bus from Hirado Sanbashi to Sasebo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- qbus.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,600
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kousoku Kiyama to Beppu Kitahama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Hirado to Beppu bus services, operated by Saihi Bus, arrive at Sasebo Station.
Hirado to Beppu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hirado to Beppu is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Hirado to Beppu.
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