The distance between Beppu and Nara is around 468km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Beppu to Nara by train, ferry, 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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Fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Yamatosaidaiji.
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Take the train to Kokura and then to Kyoto.
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Take a ferry to Osaka Nanko Cosmo then take the train to Nara.
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There are several options for getting from Beppu to Nara by train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ¥14,100 ($105) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥14,785 ($110).
The distance between Beppu and Nara is around 468km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (265 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Beppu and Nara by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Beppu to Nara is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥14,785 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Nara, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥14,100 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Beppu and Nara. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Beppu to Nara. 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 4h 15m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Beppu and Nara. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Beppu and Nara. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Yamatosaidaiji. instead which will take 3hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beppu to Nara. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Yamatosaidaiji. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Nara is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Nara. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Beppu and Nara. The distance is around 671km (417 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Nara is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥18,345 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3hrs | ¥14,785($110) | hourly | 490km (305 miles) |
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train | 3h 35m | ¥31,350($230) | hourly | 743km (462 miles) |
Train to Kokura, plane | 4hrs | ¥25,735($190) | hourly | 734km (456 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 20m | ¥24,095($175) | twice daily | 695km (432 miles) |
Train to Miyazaki Airport, Fly | 6h 10m | ¥26,285($190) | twice daily | 795km (494 miles) |
Train | 4h 15m | ¥18,345($135) | hourly | 685km (426 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 12h 55m | ¥14,100($105) | once daily | 468km (291 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | ¥9,995($73) | on demand | 671km (417 miles) |
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JR Kyushu Railway Company
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The following major airports near Nara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.