How to travel from Obihiro to Beppu, Japan

The distance between Obihiro and Beppu is around 1,692km (1,051 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Obihiro to Beppu by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BeppuObihiro if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Oita (OIT).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,735($190)
Operated by

AIRDO

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Kokura and then to Beppu.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥60,375($440)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 札幌駅前[北4条西1丁目] and then to 新函館北斗駅前 then take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Tokuyama-eki then take the train to Kokura and then to Beppu.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥51,335($375)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Beppu.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,980($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Obihiro and Beppu

There are several options for getting from Obihiro to Beppu by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥25,735 ($190) and will take around 4h 60m.

The distance between Obihiro and Beppu is around 1,692km (1,051 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,480km (919 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Obihiro and Beppu by plane.

The quickest way to get from Obihiro to Beppu is to fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx ¥25,735 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Obihiro and Beppu is to fly which will typically cost around ¥25,735 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Obihiro and Beppu. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Obihiro to Beppu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Kokura. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Obihiro and Beppu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 15h 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 Obihiro and Beppu. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Obihiro and Beppu. Flights depart from Obihiro (OBO) and arrive at Oita (OIT) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Obihiro to Beppu. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Obihiro to Beppu typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Obihiro (OBO) and and arrive into Oita (OIT).

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 Obihiro to Beppu. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 4h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Obihiro to Beppu is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around ¥25,735 ($190).

How do I get from Obihiro to Beppu

Compare travel optionsbetween Obihiro and Beppu

Transport options from Obihiro to Beppu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 60m
¥25,735($190)
every 4 hours1,692km (1,051 miles)
Plane and Train5h 55m
¥41,615($305)
every 4 hours1,820km (1,131 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 20m
¥33,265($245)
twice daily1,842km (1,144 miles)
Train
15h 30m
¥60,375($440)
every 4 hours2,377km (1,477 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 2h
¥51,335($375)
once daily2,377km (1,477 miles)
Bus to 札幌駅前[北4条西1丁目], train1 day 7h
¥45,860($335)
once daily2,406km (1,495 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 7h
¥29,980($220)
once daily1,962km (1,219 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