How to travel from Tokyo to Beppu, Japan

The distance between Tokyo and Beppu is around 832km (517 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tokyo to Beppu by train, bus, 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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Fly

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Oita (OIT).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,590($165)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Kokura and then to Beppu.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,200($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka Station JR Express BT and then to Beppu Kitahama.

  • Duration19h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,110($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Beppu.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Distance1,119km (696 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tokyo and Beppu

There are several options for getting from Tokyo to Beppu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥17,110 ($125) and will take around 19h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,590 ($165).

The distance between Tokyo and Beppu is around 832km (517 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 803km (499 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Tokyo and Beppu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Beppu is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥22,590 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Tokyo and Beppu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,110 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tokyo and Beppu. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tokyo to Beppu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tokyo and Beppu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tokyo and Beppu. It typically takes around 19h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tokyo to Beppu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka Station JR Express BT. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 15m.

JR Bus Kanto and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Tokyo and Beppu. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tokyo and Beppu. Flights depart from Tokyo Haneda (HND) and arrive at Oita (OIT). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Tokyo and Beppu with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways and Solaseed Air fly between Tokyo and Beppu. Flights depart from Tokyo Haneda (HND) and and arrive into Oita (OIT). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Tokyo to Beppu typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Tokyo Haneda (HND) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Tokyo and Beppu. The distance is around 1,119km (696 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tokyo to Beppu is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around ¥28,200 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tokyo and Beppu

Transport options from Tokyo to Beppu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
¥22,590($165)
hourly832km (517 miles)
Plane and Train3h 50m
¥43,945($320)
hourly960km (596 miles)
Train
5h 60m
¥28,200($205)
hourly1,126km (700 miles)
Bus
19h 15m
¥17,110($125)
once daily1,159km (720 miles)
Drive
12h 35m
¥16,700($120)
on demand1,119km (696 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