How to travel from Beppu to Kudamatsu, Japan

The distance between Beppu and Kudamatsu is around 119km (74 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Beppu to Kudamatsu by train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Kokura and then to Tokuyama.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,805($57)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,625($63)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Takedazu Port then take a ferry to Tokuyama Port.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,105($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beppu and Kudamatsu

There are several options for getting from Beppu to Kudamatsu by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥4,105 ($30) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥7,805 ($57).

The distance between Beppu and Kudamatsu is around 119km (74 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 88km (55 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Beppu and Kudamatsu by train.

The quickest way to get from Beppu to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥7,805 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Kudamatsu is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥4,105 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Beppu and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Beppu to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Tokuyama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Beppu and Kudamatsu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Tokuyama. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beppu to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Tokuyama. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Beppu to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Tokuyama. instead which will take 2h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥7,805 ($57).

How do I get from Beppu to Kudamatsu

Compare travel optionsbetween Beppu and Kudamatsu

Transport options from Beppu to Kudamatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
¥7,805($57)
hourly236km (147 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 20m
¥8,625($63)
every 3 hours328km (204 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 10m
¥4,105($30)
5 times a day119km (74 miles)

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Airports near Kudamatsu

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

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu