How to travel from Nakatsu to Beppu, Japan

The distance between Nakatsu and Beppu is around 56km (35 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 44min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nakatsu to Beppu by train, taxi 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 Beppu.

  • Duration44min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥2,325($17)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Beppu.

  • Duration45min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,165($140)
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Drive

Drive to Beppu.

  • Duration45min
  • Distance56km (35 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nakatsu and Beppu

There are several options for getting from Nakatsu to Beppu by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥2,325 ($17) and will take around 44min.

The distance between Nakatsu and Beppu is around 56km (35 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 45km (28 miles)

It takes around 44min to get from Nakatsu and Beppu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 45min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nakatsu to Beppu is to take the train which takes around 44min and will set you back approx ¥2,325 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Nakatsu and Beppu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥2,325 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nakatsu and Beppu. It typically takes around 44min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nakatsu and Beppu with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 44min.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Nakatsu and Beppu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 44min, 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 Nakatsu and Beppu. We recommend that you take the train to Beppu. instead which will take 44min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nakatsu to Beppu. We recommend that you take the train to Beppu. instead which will take 44min.

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 Nakatsu and Beppu. The distance is around 56km (35 miles) by road and it will take around 45min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nakatsu to Beppu is to take the train which takes, on average, 44min and will usually cost around ¥2,325 ($17).

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Transport options from Nakatsu to Beppu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
44min
¥2,325($17)
hourly68km (42 miles)
Taxi
45min
¥19,165($140)
on demand56km (35 miles)
Drive
45min
¥960($7)
on demand56km (35 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