How to travel from Hakodate to Beppu, Japan

The distance between Hakodate and Beppu is around 1,517km (943 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hakodate to Beppu by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BeppuHakodate if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Oita (OIT).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,190($185)
Operated by

AIRDO

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Kokura and then to Beppu.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥49,145($360)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then take the bus to Kyōto and then to Beppu Kitahama.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,965($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Beppu.

  • Duration22h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,025($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakodate and Beppu

There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Beppu by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥25,190 ($185) and will take around 4h 20m.

The distance between Hakodate and Beppu is around 1,517km (943 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,245km (774 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Hakodate and Beppu by plane.

The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Beppu is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥25,190 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Beppu is to fly which will typically cost around ¥25,190 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Beppu. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate to Beppu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Kokura. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hakodate and Beppu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 35m, 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 Hakodate and Beppu. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hakodate and Beppu. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and arrive at Oita (OIT) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Hakodate to Beppu. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hakodate to Beppu typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and and arrive into Oita (OIT).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hakodate to Beppu. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 4h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Beppu is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥25,190 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hakodate and Beppu

Transport options from Hakodate to Beppu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
¥25,190($185)
hourly1,517km (943 miles)
Plane and Train5h 10m
¥39,700($290)
hourly1,646km (1,023 miles)
Train
10h 35m
¥49,145($360)
every 4 hours1,966km (1,222 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 2h
¥36,965($270)
once daily1,970km (1,224 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train1 day 4h
¥31,350($230)
once daily1,975km (1,227 miles)
Ferry and Car
22h 55m
¥29,025($210)
twice daily1,806km (1,122 miles)

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Airports near Beppu

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

OIT
Oita Airport (OIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Beppu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Beppu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Beppu