How to travel from Kushiro to Beppu, Japan
The distance between Kushiro and Beppu is around 1,749km (1,086 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kushiro to Beppu by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Beppu → Kushiro if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Oita (OIT).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical cost¥31,075($225)
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Kokura and then to Beppu.
- Duration16h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥63,795($465)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ and then to 新函館北斗駅前 then take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Tokuyama-eki then take the train to Kokura and then to Beppu.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥52,570($385)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Beppu.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥31,625($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kushiro and Beppu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kushiro to Beppu by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥29,570 ($215) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,075 ($225).
The distance between Kushiro and Beppu is around 1,749km (1,086 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,557km (968 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Kushiro and Beppu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kushiro to Beppu is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥31,075 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Kushiro and Beppu is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥29,570 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kushiro and Beppu. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kushiro to Beppu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Kokura. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kushiro and Beppu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 16h 40m, 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 Kushiro and Beppu. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kushiro and Beppu. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) and arrive at Oita (OIT) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Kushiro to Beppu. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Kushiro to Beppu typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) 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 Kushiro to Beppu. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kushiro to Beppu is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ¥31,075 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kushiro and Beppu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 5hrs | ¥31,075($225) | hourly | 1,749km (1,086 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6hrs | ¥42,850($315) | hourly | 1,877km (1,166 miles) |
| Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), train | 6h 10m | ¥40,660($295) | hourly | 1,998km (1,241 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 30m | ¥29,570($215) | every 4 hours | 1,820km (1,131 miles) |
Train | 16h 40m | ¥63,795($465) | every 4 hours | 2,505km (1,556 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | ¥52,570($385) | once daily | 2,480km (1,541 miles) |
| Bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ, train | 1 day 9h | ¥47,095($345) | once daily | 2,510km (1,559 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 8h | ¥31,625($230) | once daily | 2,070km (1,286 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kushiro and Beppu
Airlines
AIRDO
Solaseed Air
Star Flyer
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
北海道バス
Bocho Kotsu
JR Bus Kanto
Kintetsu Bus
Train operators
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