How to travel from Beppu to Tottori, Japan

The distance between Beppu and Tottori is around 565km (351 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Beppu to Tottori 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Oita (OIT) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Tottori.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,530($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kokura, Okayama then Kamigori and then to Tottori.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,975($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Sannomiya Station and then to Tottori.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,280($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tottori.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance587km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beppu and Tottori

There are several options for getting from Beppu to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,280 ($95) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,530 ($225).

The distance between Beppu and Tottori is around 565km (351 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 351km (218 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Beppu and Tottori by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beppu to Tottori is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥30,530 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Tottori, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,280 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Beppu and Tottori. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Beppu to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Okayama and Kamigori. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Beppu and Tottori. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Tottori. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Beppu to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sannomiya Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

Kintetsu Bus and Nihon Kotsu run regular bus services between Beppu and Tottori. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 55m 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 Tottori. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Tottori. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Tottori. The distance is around 587km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Tottori is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥16,975 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Beppu and Tottori

Transport options from Beppu to Tottori
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4hrs
¥30,530($225)
once daily607km (377 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 25m
¥16,015($115)
every 20 mins600km (373 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
¥35,595($260)
twice daily624km (388 miles)
Train to Kokura, plane and bus5h 20m
¥24,230($175)
every 20 mins843km (524 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 40m
¥25,325($185)
twice daily804km (500 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
¥16,975($125)
every 3 hours596km (370 miles)
Train via Kokura6h 50m
¥16,430($120)
once daily565km (351 miles)
Bus
12h 55m
¥13,280($95)
once daily798km (496 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
¥8,760($64)
on demand587km (365 miles)

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Airports near Tottori

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

TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Tottori
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Tottori
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Tottori