How to travel from Sasebo to Hiroshima, Japan

The distance between Sasebo and Hiroshima is around 358km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sasebo to Hiroshima by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HiroshimaSasebo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Shin-Tosu

Take the train to Shin-Tosu and then to Hiroshima.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,090($81)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Hiroshima Bus Center.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,395($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hiroshima.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance373km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sasebo and Hiroshima

There are several options for getting from Sasebo to Hiroshima by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥7,395 ($54) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,090 ($81).

The distance between Sasebo and Hiroshima is around 358km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Sasebo and Hiroshima by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sasebo to Hiroshima is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥11,090 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Sasebo and Hiroshima, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥7,395 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sasebo and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sasebo to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Sasebo and Hiroshima. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sasebo and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sasebo to Hiroshima. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hakata Bus Terminal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Nishitetsu and Chugoku JR Bus Company run regular bus services between Sasebo and Hiroshima. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sasebo to Hiroshima. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata and then to Hiroshima. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Hiroshima is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Hiroshima. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Sasebo and Hiroshima. The distance is around 373km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sasebo to Hiroshima is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ¥11,090 ($81).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sasebo and Hiroshima

Transport options from Sasebo to Hiroshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Shin-Tosu + 1 similar
2h 45m
¥11,090($81)
hourly358km (222 miles)
Train2h 55m
¥11,090($81)
hourly363km (226 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
¥7,395($54)
every 4 hours415km (258 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
¥5,615($41)
on demand373km (232 miles)

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Airports near Hiroshima

The following major airports near Hiroshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Hiroshima
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Hiroshima
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
256km (159 miles) from Hiroshima