How to travel from Beppu to Nishinoshima, Japan
The distance between Beppu and Nishinoshima is around 578km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Beppu to Nishinoshima by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nishinoshima → Beppu if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Oita (OIT) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost¥37,785($275)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kokura then Okayama and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥24,230($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Sannomiya Station and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥24,230($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beppu and Nishinoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Beppu to Nishinoshima by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥18,755 ($135) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,785 ($275).
The distance between Beppu and Nishinoshima is around 578km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 341km (212 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Beppu and Nishinoshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Beppu to Nishinoshima is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ¥37,785 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Nishinoshima is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥18,755 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Beppu and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Beppu and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beppu to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Nishinoshima is Oki Island Airport (OKI) (OKI) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima. Miho Airport (YGJ) (YGJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura then Okayama and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 8h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Nishinoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around ¥24,230 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Beppu and Nishinoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 5h 45m | ¥37,785($275) | twice daily | 811km (504 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 55m | ¥41,890($305) | twice daily | 635km (395 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 8h 45m | ¥23,410($170) | once daily | 764km (475 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 8h 35m | ¥24,230($175) | once daily | 717km (446 miles) |
| Train to Kokura, ferry | 9h 25m | ¥20,670($150) | once daily | 578km (359 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 11hrs | ¥18,755($135) | once daily | 621km (386 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 30m | ¥24,230($175) | once daily | 993km (617 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Beppu and Nishinoshima
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Nihon Kotsu
Nishitetsu
Train operators
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
Airports near Nishinoshima
The following major airports near Nishinoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Oki Island Airport (OKI)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima
Miho Airport (YGJ)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Nishinoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 275km (171 miles) from Nishinoshima