How to travel from Tanabe to Beppu, Japan

The distance between Tanabe and Beppu is around 584km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tanabe to Beppu by train, bus, ferry, 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 Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Oita (OIT).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,935($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then Kokura and then to Beppu.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,495($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Tennoji then take the bus to Beppu Kitahama.

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,510($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Tennoji then take a ferry to Beppu.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,210($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Osaka Izumiotsu then take a ferry to Shinmoji then drive to Beppu.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,090($81)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanabe and Beppu

There are several options for getting from Tanabe to Beppu by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥11,090 ($81) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,935 ($130).

The distance between Tanabe and Beppu is around 584km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 364km (226 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Tanabe and Beppu by train.

The quickest way to get from Tanabe to Beppu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥17,935 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Tanabe and Beppu is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥11,090 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tanabe and Beppu. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tanabe to Beppu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka and Kokura. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tanabe and Beppu. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Tanabe and Beppu. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanabe to Beppu. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Tanabe to Beppu. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then Kokura and then to Beppu. instead which will take 5h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanabe to Beppu is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ¥21,495 ($155).

How do I get from Tanabe to Beppu

Compare travel optionsbetween Tanabe and Beppu

Transport options from Tanabe to Beppu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 25m
¥17,935($130)
every 3 hours585km (364 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane5h 40m
¥34,360($250)
every 3 hours912km (567 miles)
Train
5h 45m
¥21,495($155)
every 3 hours780km (485 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 60m
¥14,510($105)
once daily814km (506 miles)
Train and Ferry
14h 20m
¥18,210($135)
once daily584km (363 miles)
Car and Ferry
15h 20m
¥11,090($81)
once daily681km (423 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