What is the cheapest way to get from Beppu to Ehime?

The cheapest way to get from Beppu to Ehime is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4400 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beppu to Ehime?

The fastest way to get from Beppu to Ehime is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4400.

Is there a direct bus between Beppu and Ehime?

No, there is no direct bus from Beppu to Ehime. However, there are services departing from Beppu Kitahama and arriving at Okaido via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Beppu and Ehime?

No, there is no direct train from Beppu to Ehime. However, there are services departing from Beppu and arriving at Matsuyama(Ehime) via Kokura and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Beppu to Ehime?

The distance between Beppu and Ehime is 154 km.

How do I travel from Beppu to Ehime without a car?

The best way to get from Beppu to Ehime without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 57m and costs ¥5500 - ¥9500.

How long does it take to get from Beppu to Ehime?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Beppu to Ehime, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beppu to Ehime bus from?

Beppu to Ehime bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Beppu Kitahama station.

Where do I catch the Beppu to Ehime train from?

Beppu to Ehime train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Beppu station.

Train or bus from Beppu to Ehime?

The best way to get from Beppu to Ehime is to bus which takes 13h 52m and costs ¥9000 - ¥15000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥17000 - ¥25000 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Beppu to Ehime bus arrive?

Beppu to Ehime bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Beppu to Ehime train arrive?

Beppu to Ehime train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Kokura station.

Where can I stay near Ehime?

There are 164+ hotels available in Ehime.

Beppu to Ehime - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Beppu to Ehime by ferry, train, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from 別府港［宇和島運輸］ to 八幡浜港八幡浜～別府
2. Take the train from Yawatahama to Matsuyama(Ehime)[186956] Ltd. Exp Uwakai 8 / ...
4h 57m
¥5,677–9,344
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Saganoseki to Misaki
2. Drive from Misaki to Matsuyama
3h 6m
¥3,231–4,316
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Beppu to Kokura
2. Take the train from Kokura to Hiroshima
3. Take the ferry from Hiroshima Port to Matsuyama
6h 4m
¥17,490–21,470
Bus
1. Take the bus from Beppu Kitahama to Hakata Bus TerminalToyonokuni
2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Okaido
13h 52m
¥9,382–14,902
Train
1. Take the train from Beppu to Kokura
2. Take the train from Kokura to Okayama
3. Take the train from Okayama to Matsuyama(Ehime)
6h 20m
¥17,620–24,960

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 154 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Beppu, Japan and Ehime, Japan?

You can take a bus from Beppu Kitahama to Okaido via Hakata Bus Terminal in around 13h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Beppu to Matsuyama(Ehime) via Kokura and Okayama in around 6h 20m.

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