How to travel from Beppu to Fukui, Japan

The distance between Beppu and Fukui is around 599km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Beppu to Fukui by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Oita (OIT) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Maibara and then to Tsuruga.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,530($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Kokura then Kyoto and then to Fukui(Fukui).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,355($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Fukui.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,510($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Osaka Nanko Cosmo then take the train to Fukui(Fukui).

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,890($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Fukui-shi.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance815km (506 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beppu and Fukui

There are several options for getting from Beppu to Fukui by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥14,510 ($105) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,530 ($225).

The distance between Beppu and Fukui is around 599km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 532km (330 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Beppu and Fukui by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beppu to Fukui is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥30,530 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Fukui, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,510 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Beppu and Fukui. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Beppu to Fukui. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Kyoto. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Beppu and Fukui. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Beppu and Fukui. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Beppu to Fukui. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.

Kintetsu Bus and Keifuku Bus run regular bus services between Beppu and Fukui. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beppu to Fukui. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Fukui is Komatsu Airport (KMQ) (KMQ) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Fukui. Toyama Airport (TOY) (TOY) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Beppu and Fukui. The distance is around 815km (506 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Fukui is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥21,355 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Beppu and Fukui

Transport options from Beppu to Fukui
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 25m
¥30,530($225)
hourly686km (427 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
¥33,405($245)
hourly841km (522 miles)
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train4h 35m
¥17,525($130)
every 2 hours599km (372 miles)
Train
5h 10m
¥21,355($155)
hourly799km (496 miles)
Bus
14h 25m
¥14,510($105)
once daily882km (548 miles)
Ferry and Train
14h 15m
¥18,890($140)
once daily620km (385 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
¥12,185($89)
on demand815km (506 miles)

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Airports near Fukui

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

KMQ
Komatsu Airport (KMQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Fukui
TOY
Toyama Airport (TOY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Fukui
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Fukui