How to travel from Fuji to Beppu, Japan
The distance between Fuji and Beppu is around 778km (483 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Fuji to Beppu 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 Beppu → Fuji if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Oita (OIT).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost¥27,105($200)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nagoya then Kokura and then to Beppu.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥26,150($190)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Tennōji Station Abenobashi then take a ferry to Beppu.
- Duration21h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥19,575($145)
Multiple operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Nagoya and then to Kyoto then take the bus to Beppu Kitahama.
- Duration13h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,590($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fuji and Beppu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fuji to Beppu by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥19,575 ($145) and will take around 21h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,105 ($200).
The distance between Fuji and Beppu is around 778km (483 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 704km (437 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Fuji and Beppu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fuji to Beppu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥27,105 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Fuji and Beppu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥19,575 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fuji and Beppu. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fuji to Beppu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya and Kokura. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Fuji and Beppu. Trains depart hourly 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 Fuji and Beppu. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fuji to Beppu. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Beppu is Oita Airport (OIT) (OIT) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Beppu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Fuji and Beppu. The distance is around 986km (613 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fuji to Beppu is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around ¥26,150 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fuji and Beppu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 50m | ¥27,105($200) | hourly | 954km (593 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, Fly | 4h 5m | ¥28,885($210) | hourly | 778km (483 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 40m | ¥35,320($260) | every 4 hours | 1,009km (627 miles) |
| Train to Shinagawa, plane | 4h 45m | ¥48,460($355) | hourly | 1,083km (673 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 50m | ¥26,150($190) | hourly | 992km (616 miles) |
| Train via Hamamatsu | 6h 15m | ¥28,885($210) | every 2 hours | 991km (616 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 21h 10m | ¥19,575($145) | once daily | 820km (509 miles) |
Train and Bus | 13h 60m | ¥22,590($165) | once daily | 1,055km (656 miles) |
Drive | 11hrs | ¥14,785($110) | on demand | 986km (613 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fuji and Beppu
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Ibex Airlines
Star Flyer
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Fujikyuko Express Bus
Train operators
Ferry operators
Ferry Sunflower
Airports near Beppu
The following major airports near Beppu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Oita Airport (OIT)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Beppu
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Beppu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Beppu