How to travel from Beppu to Tsu, Japan

The distance between Beppu and Tsu is around 551km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Beppu to Tsu 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.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,875($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kokura then Shin-Osaka and then to Tsu.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,480($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Ōsaka Namba Station then take the train to Tsu.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,365($83)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tsu.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance760km (472 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beppu and Tsu

There are several options for getting from Beppu to Tsu by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥11,365 ($83) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥25,875 ($190).

The distance between Beppu and Tsu is around 551km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (305 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Beppu and Tsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beppu to Tsu is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥25,875 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Tsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,365 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Beppu to Tsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Shin-Osaka and Namba(Subway). These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen, Kintetsu Railways and Kintetsu Limited Express run train services between Beppu and Tsu. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Tsu. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Tsu. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beppu to Tsu. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Tsu. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Tsu is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Tsu. Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) 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 Tsu. The distance is around 760km (472 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Tsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around ¥18,480 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Beppu and Tsu

Transport options from Beppu to Tsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 20m
¥25,875($190)
hourly641km (398 miles)
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train4hrs
¥14,785($110)
every 2 hours560km (348 miles)
Train to Kokura, plane4h 15m
¥35,455($260)
hourly887km (551 miles)
Train to Higoozu, plane5h 40m
¥29,705($215)
twice daily843km (524 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
¥28,340($205)
twice daily844km (525 miles)
Train
5h 5m
¥18,480($135)
every 2 hours741km (460 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
12h 20m
¥11,365($83)
once daily776km (482 miles)
Ferry and Train13h 45m
¥15,060($110)
once daily551km (342 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
¥11,365($83)
on demand760km (472 miles)

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Airports near Tsu

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

NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Tsu
NKM
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Tsu
ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Tsu