How to travel from Iwaki to Beppu, Japan

The distance between Iwaki and Beppu is around 1,003km (623 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Iwaki to Beppu 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Oita (OIT).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,730($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,360($250)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo Station then Osaka Station JR Express BT and then to Beppu Kitahama.

  • Duration22h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,810($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Beppu.

  • Duration14h 60m
  • Distance1,320km (820 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iwaki and Beppu

There are several options for getting from Iwaki to Beppu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥20,810 ($150) and will take around 22h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,730 ($260).

The distance between Iwaki and Beppu is around 1,003km (623 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 951km (591 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Iwaki and Beppu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iwaki to Beppu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥35,730 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Iwaki and Beppu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,810 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Iwaki and Beppu. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Iwaki to Beppu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Kokura. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Iwaki and Beppu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Iwaki and Beppu. It typically takes around 22h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iwaki to Beppu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station and Osaka Station JR Express BT. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 15m.

Tobu bus, JR Bus Kanto and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Iwaki and Beppu. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iwaki to Beppu. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Iwaki and Beppu. The distance is around 1,320km (820 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iwaki to Beppu is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around ¥34,360 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Iwaki and Beppu

Transport options from Iwaki to Beppu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 10m
¥35,730($260)
every 4 hours1,003km (623 miles)
Train to Shinagawa, Fly5h 25m
¥28,475($210)
hourly1,048km (651 miles)
Train to Ueno, plane5h 60m
¥23,820($175)
hourly1,146km (712 miles)
Train to Shinagawa, plane6h 20m
¥49,830($365)
hourly1,176km (731 miles)
Train
8h 25m
¥34,360($250)
hourly1,342km (834 miles)
Bus
22h 15m
¥20,810($150)
once daily1,365km (848 miles)
Drive
14h 60m
¥19,715($145)
on demand1,320km (820 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