How to travel from Beppu to Masuda, Japan

The distance between Beppu and Masuda is around 264km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Beppu to Masuda by train 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 Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Masuda.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,855($72)
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Drive

Drive to Masuda.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance264km (164 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beppu and Masuda

There are several options for getting from Beppu to Masuda by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥9,855 ($72) and will take around 3h 10m.

The distance between Beppu and Masuda is around 264km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Beppu and Masuda by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beppu to Masuda is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥9,855 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Masuda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥9,855 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Beppu and Masuda. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Beppu to Masuda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Shin-Yamaguchi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Beppu and Masuda. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Masuda. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura then Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Masuda. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beppu to Masuda. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura then Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Masuda. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Masuda is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Masuda. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) 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 Masuda. The distance is around 264km (164 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Masuda is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥9,855 ($72).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Beppu and Masuda

Transport options from Beppu to Masuda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
¥9,855($72)
twice daily281km (175 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
¥3,970($29)
on demand264km (164 miles)

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Airports near Masuda

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

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Masuda
IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Masuda
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Masuda