How to travel from Toyooka to Beppu, Japan

The distance between Toyooka and Beppu is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Toyooka 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.

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

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Fly

Fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Oita (OIT).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,780($180)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Himeji, Okayama then Kokura and then to Beppu.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,715($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu) and then to Beppu Kitahama.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,555($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Beppu.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance647km (402 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toyooka and Beppu

There are several options for getting from Toyooka to Beppu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,555 ($100) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,780 ($180).

The distance between Toyooka and Beppu is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 395km (246 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Toyooka and Beppu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toyooka to Beppu is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥24,780 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Toyooka and Beppu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,555 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toyooka and Beppu. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toyooka to Beppu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Himeji, Okayama and Kokura. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Toyooka and Beppu. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Toyooka and Beppu. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toyooka to Beppu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu) and Sannomiya Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

Zentan Bus and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Toyooka and Beppu. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Toyooka and Beppu. Flights depart from Toyooka (TJH) and arrive at Oita (OIT) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Toyooka to Beppu. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Toyooka to Beppu typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Toyooka (TJH) 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 Toyooka and Beppu. The distance is around 647km (402 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toyooka to Beppu is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥19,715 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toyooka and Beppu

Transport options from Toyooka to Beppu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
¥24,780($180)
hourly520km (323 miles)
Train
4h 40m
¥19,715($145)
twice daily624km (388 miles)
Bus
13h 15m
¥13,555($100)
once daily758km (471 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
¥9,720($71)
on demand647km (402 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