How to travel from Beppu to Shizuoka, Japan

The distance between Beppu and Shizuoka is around 749km (466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Beppu to Shizuoka by train, ferry, 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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Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train

Fly from Oita (OIT) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Shizuoka.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,570($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Kokura then Okayama and then to Shizuoka.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,150($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Shinshizuoka.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,250($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Osaka Nanko Cosmo then take the train to Shizuoka.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,135($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Shizuoka.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Distance947km (588 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beppu and Shizuoka

There are several options for getting from Beppu to Shizuoka by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥17,250 ($125) and will take around 18h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,570 ($215).

The distance between Beppu and Shizuoka is around 749km (466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 662km (411 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Beppu and Shizuoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beppu to Shizuoka is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥29,570 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Shizuoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,250 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Beppu and Shizuoka. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Beppu to Shizuoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Okayama. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Beppu and Shizuoka. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Beppu and Shizuoka. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Beppu to Shizuoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 40m.

Kintetsu Bus and Shizutetsu Bus run regular bus services between Beppu and Shizuoka. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beppu to Shizuoka. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shizuoka. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Shizuoka is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Shizuoka. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Shizuoka. The distance is around 947km (588 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Shizuoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ¥26,150 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Beppu and Shizuoka

Transport options from Beppu to Shizuoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train + 6 similar
3h 45m
¥29,570($215)
hourly749km (466 miles)
Plane and Train3h 50m
¥27,790($205)
hourly990km (615 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
¥38,195($280)
every 4 hours941km (585 miles)
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), Train4h 50m
¥22,590($165)
hourly765km (475 miles)
Train to Higoozu, Fly5h 20m
¥31,075($225)
twice daily892km (554 miles)
Train to Higoozu, plane6h 5m
¥32,035($235)
twice daily953km (592 miles)
Train to Higoozu, plane6h 5m
¥33,405($245)
twice daily951km (591 miles)
Train
5h 55m
¥26,150($190)
every 2 hours959km (596 miles)
Bus
18h 40m
¥17,250($125)
once daily1,021km (634 miles)
Ferry and Train
15hrs
¥23,135($170)
once daily782km (486 miles)
Drive
10h 40m
¥14,240($105)
on demand947km (588 miles)

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Airports near Shizuoka

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Shizuoka
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Shizuoka
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Shizuoka