How to travel from Beppu to Hagi, Japan

The distance between Beppu and Hagi is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Beppu to Hagi by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Kokura then Asa and then to Nagatoshi.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,665($56)
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Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Kokura and then to Shin-Yamaguchi then take the bus to 萩・明倫センター.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,980($51)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Hagi.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance203km (126 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beppu and Hagi

There are several options for getting from Beppu to Hagi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥6,980 ($51) and will take around 2h 35m.

The distance between Beppu and Hagi is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (78 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Beppu and Hagi by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beppu to Hagi is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ¥6,980 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Hagi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,980 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Beppu and Hagi. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Beppu to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Asa and Nagatoshi. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Beppu and Hagi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Beppu and Hagi. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Shin-Yamaguchi then take the bus to 萩・明倫センター. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beppu to Hagi. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Shin-Yamaguchi then take the bus to 萩・明倫センター. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Hagi is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hagi. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hagi. The distance is around 203km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Hagi is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around ¥6,980 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Beppu and Hagi

Transport options from Beppu to Hagi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
¥7,665($56)
every 4 hours233km (145 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
2h 35m
¥6,980($51)
twice daily234km (145 miles)
Train to Kokura, bus3h 5m
¥8,900($65)
every 3 hours244km (152 miles)
Bus and Train4h 25m
¥7,940($58)
twice daily327km (203 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
¥3,150($23)
on demand203km (126 miles)

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Airports near Hagi

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

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Hagi
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hagi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Hagi