How to travel from Beppu to Maniwa, Japan
The distance between Beppu and Maniwa is around 493km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Beppu to Maniwa by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Maniwa → Beppu if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Bus
Fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost¥19,440($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Kokura and then to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho.
- Duration4h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥14,650($105)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beppu and Maniwa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Beppu to Maniwa by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥11,910 ($87) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥14,650 ($105).
The distance between Beppu and Maniwa is around 493km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Beppu and Maniwa by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Beppu to Maniwa is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥14,650 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Maniwa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,910 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Beppu and Maniwa. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Beppu and Maniwa. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beppu to Maniwa. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama then take the bus to Maniwa Shiyakusho. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Maniwa is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Maniwa. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Maniwa. The distance is around 493km (306 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Maniwa is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥14,650 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Beppu and Maniwa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 10m | ¥19,440($140) | twice daily | 661km (411 miles) |
| Train to Kokura, plane and bus | 6h 30m | ¥36,965($270) | twice daily | 812km (505 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 25m | ¥28,750($210) | twice daily | 865km (538 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 25m | ¥14,650($105) | twice daily | 534km (332 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 6h 10m | ¥14,785($110) | twice daily | 627km (389 miles) |
| Train to Kokura, bus | 10h 40m | ¥11,910($87) | once daily | 570km (354 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | ¥7,395($54) | on demand | 493km (306 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Beppu and Maniwa
Bus companies
Chutetsu Bus
Nishitetsu
Ryobi Express
Tokushima Bus Co
Train operators
JR Kyushu Railway Company
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Amakusa Airlines
Airports near Maniwa
The following major airports near Maniwa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Maniwa
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 154km (95 miles) from Maniwa
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 279km (173 miles) from Maniwa