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.
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.
👋 Also check out Okayama → Beppu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kokura and then to Okayama.
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Fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji and then to Okayama.
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Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Okayama.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 45m | ¥13,140($95) | hourly | 454km (282 miles) |
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 30m | ¥17,935($130) | hourly | 581km (361 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 45m | ¥27,245($200) | twice daily | 785km (488 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | ¥35,455($260) | hourly | 732km (455 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 30m | ¥13,280($95) | every 3 hours | 547km (340 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9hrs | ¥10,405($76) | once daily | 489km (304 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | ¥6,980($51) | on demand | 469km (291 miles) |
Ibex Airlines
Amakusa Airlines
Nishitetsu
Ryobi Express
Tokushima Bus Co
JR Kyushu Railway Company
The following major airports near Okayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.