How to travel from Beppu to Okayama, Japan

The distance between Beppu and Okayama is around 454km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Beppu to Okayama by train, bus, 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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Train

Take the train to Kokura and then to Okayama.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,140($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Plane and Train

Fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,935($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,280($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Okayama.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance469km (291 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beppu and Okayama

There are several options for getting from Beppu to Okayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥10,405 ($76) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥13,140 ($95).

The distance between Beppu and Okayama is around 454km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Beppu and Okayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beppu to Okayama is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥13,140 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Okayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,405 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Beppu and Okayama. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Beppu to Okayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Beppu and Okayama. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Okayama. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Okayama. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beppu to Okayama. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Okayama is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Okayama. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Beppu and Okayama. The distance is around 469km (291 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Okayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ¥13,140 ($95).

How do I get from Beppu to Okayama

Compare travel optionsbetween Beppu and Okayama

Transport options from Beppu to Okayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
¥13,140($95)
hourly454km (282 miles)
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 30m
¥17,935($130)
hourly581km (361 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
¥27,245($200)
twice daily785km (488 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 50m
¥35,455($260)
hourly732km (455 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
¥13,280($95)
every 3 hours547km (340 miles)
Train and Bus9hrs
¥10,405($76)
once daily489km (304 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
¥6,980($51)
on demand469km (291 miles)

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Airports near Okayama

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

OKJ
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Okayama
TAK
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Okayama
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Okayama