How to travel from Nishinoshima to Beppu, Japan
The distance between Nishinoshima and Beppu is around 578km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nishinoshima to Beppu by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Beppu → Nishinoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Oita (OIT).
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost¥32,170($235)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama then Kokura and then to Beppu.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥28,610($210)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Kokura then 基山上り and then to Beppu Kitahama.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥23,410($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Beppu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Beppu by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥20,125 ($145) and will take around 11h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,170 ($235).
The distance between Nishinoshima and Beppu is around 578km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 341km (212 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Nishinoshima and Beppu by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Beppu is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ¥32,170 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Beppu is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥20,125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Beppu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Beppu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Beppu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 5h 45m.
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 Nishinoshima to Beppu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama then Kokura and then to Beppu. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Beppu is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ¥28,610 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nishinoshima and Beppu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 45m | ¥32,170($235) | once daily | 808km (502 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 6hrs | ¥36,140($265) | once daily | 635km (395 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 9hrs | ¥23,410($170) | 3 times a week | 762km (474 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 8h 10m | ¥28,610($210) | once daily | 773km (480 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, train | 9h 30m | ¥20,670($150) | once daily | 578km (359 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 11h 5m | ¥20,125($145) | once daily | 612km (380 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12hrs | ¥23,410($170) | once daily | 751km (467 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nishinoshima and Beppu
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nishitetsu
Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus
Nihon Kotsu
Train operators
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
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