How to travel from Mito to Beppu, Japan

The distance between Mito and Beppu is around 954km (593 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mito 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 Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Oita (OIT).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,150($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,760($230)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,165($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Beppu.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Distance1,227km (762 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mito and Beppu

There are several options for getting from Mito to Beppu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥19,165 ($140) and will take around 21h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,150 ($190).

The distance between Mito and Beppu is around 954km (593 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 888km (552 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Mito and Beppu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mito to Beppu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥26,150 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Mito and Beppu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥19,165 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mito and Beppu. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mito 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 7h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Mito and Beppu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Mito and Beppu. It typically takes around 21h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mito to Beppu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit, Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit and Osaka Station JR Express BT. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 35m.

JR Bus Kanto and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Mito and Beppu. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mito to Beppu. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Mito and Beppu. The distance is around 1,227km (762 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mito to Beppu is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around ¥31,760 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mito and Beppu

Transport options from Mito to Beppu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 20m
¥26,150($190)
hourly954km (593 miles)
Train to Ueno, plane4h 55m
¥21,080($155)
hourly1,052km (654 miles)
Train to Shinagawa, plane5h 15m
¥47,505($345)
hourly1,082km (672 miles)
Train
7h 20m
¥31,760($230)
hourly1,247km (775 miles)
Bus
21h 35m
¥19,165($140)
once daily1,287km (800 miles)
Drive
13h 55m
¥18,345($135)
on demand1,227km (762 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