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

The cheapest way to get from Beppu to Hikari is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥4400 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beppu to Hikari is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct train between Beppu and Hikari?

No, there is no direct train from Beppu to Hikari. However, there are services departing from Beppu and arriving at Hikari via Kokura and Tokuyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Beppu to Hikari?

The distance between Beppu and Hikari is 242 km.

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

The best way to get from Beppu to Hikari without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Beppu to Hikari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beppu to Hikari train from?

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

Where does the Beppu to Hikari train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Hikari?

There are 41+ hotels available in Hikari.

Beppu to Hikari - 3 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Beppu to Hikari by train, car, car ferry, or bus

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Beppu to Kokuratrain Sonic / ...
2. Take the train from Kokura to Tokuyamatrain Kodama / ...
3h 7m
¥7,420–10,960
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Beppu to Takedazu Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Takedazu Port to Tokuyama Portcarferry
3h 23m
¥4,420–5,036
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Beppu Kitahama to Hakata Bus Terminalbus Toyonokuni
2. Take the train from Hakata to Tokuyamatrain Kodama / ...
5h 6m
¥7,882–11,402

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 242.3 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Beppu to Hikari via Kokura and Tokuyama in around 3h 7m.

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