How to travel from Tanegashima to Beppu, Japan
The distance between Tanegashima and Beppu is around 419km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tanegashima to Beppu by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Beppu → Tanegashima if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Kokura and then to Beppu.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost¥31,625($230)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Kokura and then to Beppu.
- Duration4h 60m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥22,180($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the bus to Kosoku Kiyama and then to Beppu Kitahama.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥18,210($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Kagoshima then drive to Beppu.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥14,240($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanegashima and Beppu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tanegashima to Beppu by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥12,595 ($90) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,625 ($230).
The distance between Tanegashima and Beppu is around 419km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)
It takes around 4h 60m to get from Tanegashima and Beppu by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Tanegashima to Beppu is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥31,625 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Tanegashima and Beppu is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,595 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tanegashima and Beppu. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Kokura and then to Beppu. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanegashima and Beppu. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Kokura and then to Beppu. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanegashima to Beppu. We recommend that you fly from Tanegashima (TNE) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Kokura and then to Beppu. instead which will take 3h 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tanegashima to Beppu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kagoshima then take the train to Kokura and then to Beppu. instead which will take 4h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanegashima to Beppu is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around ¥22,180 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tanegashima and Beppu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | ¥31,625($230) | hourly | 533km (331 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 3h 45m | ¥37,510($275) | every 20 mins | 601km (374 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 4h 60m | ¥22,180($160) | 5 times a day | 558km (347 miles) |
| Ferry to Kagoshima, train | 6h 5m | ¥19,985($145) | twice daily | 442km (275 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 20m | ¥18,210($135) | 5 times a day | 603km (375 miles) |
| Ferry to Kagoshima, bus | 11h 40m | ¥12,595($90) | once daily | 460km (286 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 50m | ¥14,240($105) | 5 times a day | 419km (260 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tanegashima and Beppu
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
Kyushu Sanko Group
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Life Ferry Route
Train operators
JR Kyushu Railway Company
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