How to travel from Matsumoto to Beppu, Japan

The distance between Matsumoto and Beppu is around 756km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Matsumoto 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 BeppuMatsumoto if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Kokura and then to Beppu.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,100($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,465($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Meitetsu Nagoya then take the train to Kyoto then take the bus to Beppu Kitahama.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,670($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Beppu.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Distance979km (608 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsumoto and Beppu

There are several options for getting from Matsumoto to Beppu by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥20,670 ($150) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,100 ($270).

The distance between Matsumoto and Beppu is around 756km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 677km (420 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Matsumoto and Beppu by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matsumoto to Beppu is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥37,100 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Matsumoto and Beppu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥20,670 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matsumoto and Beppu. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matsumoto 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 6h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Matsumoto and Beppu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Matsumoto and Beppu. We recommend that you fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Kokura and then to Beppu. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsumoto to Beppu. We recommend that you fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Kokura and then to Beppu. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Matsumoto and Beppu. The distance is around 979km (608 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsumoto to Beppu is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥37,100 ($270).

How do I get from Matsumoto to Beppu

Compare travel optionsbetween Matsumoto and Beppu

Transport options from Matsumoto to Beppu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 40m
¥37,100($270)
hourly929km (577 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
¥28,200($205)
hourly756km (470 miles)
Train to Shinjuku(Jr), Fly5h 35m
¥28,885($210)
hourly1,056km (656 miles)
Train
6h 30m
¥25,465($185)
hourly970km (603 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
16h 10m
¥20,670($150)
once daily1,127km (700 miles)
Train and Ferry16h 40m
¥21,355($155)
once daily801km (498 miles)
Drive
11h 40m
¥14,650($105)
on demand979km (608 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