How to travel from Masuda to Beppu, Japan

The distance between Masuda and Beppu is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Masuda to Beppu by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Kokura and then to Beppu.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,855($72)
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Drive

Drive to Beppu.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance265km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Masuda and Beppu

There are several options for getting from Masuda to Beppu by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥9,855 ($72) and will take around 3h 10m.

The distance between Masuda and Beppu is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Masuda and Beppu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Masuda to Beppu is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥9,855 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Masuda and Beppu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥9,855 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Masuda and Beppu. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Masuda to Beppu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi and Kokura. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Masuda and Beppu. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Masuda and Beppu. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Kokura and then to Beppu. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Masuda to Beppu. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Kokura and then to Beppu. instead which will take 3h 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 Masuda and Beppu. The distance is around 265km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Masuda to Beppu is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥9,855 ($72).

How do I get from Masuda to Beppu

Compare travel optionsbetween Masuda and Beppu

Transport options from Masuda to Beppu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
¥9,855($72)
every 20 mins281km (175 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
¥3,970($29)
on demand265km (165 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