How to travel from Beppu to Tanabe, Japan
The distance between Beppu and Tanabe is around 584km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Beppu to Tanabe by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tanabe → Beppu if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka then Tennoji and then to Kiitanabe.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost¥17,385($125)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Kokura then Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥21,355($155)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Tennōji then take the train to Kiitanabe.
- Duration13hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥13,825($100)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Osaka Nanko Cosmo then take the train to Kiitanabe.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥17,525($130)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Shinmoji then take a ferry to Osaka Izumiotsu then drive to Tanabe.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥11,090($81)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beppu and Tanabe
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Beppu to Tanabe by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥11,090 ($81) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,385 ($125).
The distance between Beppu and Tanabe is around 584km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 364km (226 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Beppu and Tanabe by train.
The quickest way to get from Beppu to Tanabe is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥17,385 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Tanabe is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥11,090 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Beppu and Tanabe. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Beppu to Tanabe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Beppu and Tanabe. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Tanabe. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka then Tennoji and then to Kiitanabe. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beppu to Tanabe. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka then Tennoji and then to Kiitanabe. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Tanabe is Shirahama Airport (SHM) (SHM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS) (TKS) 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 Tanabe. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura then Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe. instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Tanabe is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around ¥21,355 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Beppu and Tanabe
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 55m | ¥17,385($125) | every 3 hours | 600km (373 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train | 5h 40m | ¥34,360($250) | every 3 hours | 916km (569 miles) |
| Train to Kokura, plane | 5h 55m | ¥25,600($185) | every 3 hours | 843km (524 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 10m | ¥26,695($195) | twice daily | 804km (500 miles) |
Train | 5h 50m | ¥21,355($155) | every 3 hours | 780km (485 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13hrs | ¥13,825($100) | once daily | 814km (506 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 14h 25m | ¥17,525($130) | once daily | 584km (363 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 20m | ¥11,090($81) | once daily | 680km (422 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Beppu and Tanabe
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Amakusa Airlines
Oriental Air Bridge
Train operators
JR Kyushu Railway Company
Ferry operators
Ferry Sunflower
Hankyu Ferry
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Airports near Tanabe
The following major airports near Tanabe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Shirahama Airport (SHM)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Tanabe
Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Tanabe