There are 5 ways to get from Beppu to Isahaya by train, bus, or car
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Train via Kitakyushu
best- Take the train from Beppu to Kokuratrain
- Take the train from Kokura to Shin Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Takeo-Onsentrain
- Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahayatrain
4h 34mDrive 223.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Beppu to Isahayacar 223.5 km
2h 53m¥3,418–4,938Bus via Chikushino
- Take the bus from Beppu Kitahama to Kousoku Kiyamabus Toyonokuni
- Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Hon-Isahaya Stationbus Shimabara
5h 17m¥4,207–6,650Train
- Take the train from Beppu to Kashiitrain
- Take the train from Hakata to Takeo-Onsentrain
- Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahayatrain
4h 47mBus
- Take the bus from Beppu Station Honmachi to Torichosujibus Kyushu Odan Bus
- Take the bus from Torichouji to Isahaya ICbus Rindō
9h 15m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Beppu to Isahaya is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Beppu to Isahaya is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Beppu to Isahaya station. However, there are services departing from Beppu Kitahama and arriving at Hon-Isahaya Station via Kosoku Kiyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Beppu to Isahaya. However, there are services departing from Beppu and arriving at Isahaya via Kokura, Shin-Tosu and Takeo-Onsen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Beppu and Isahaya is 298 km. The road distance is 223.5 km.
The best way to get from Beppu to Isahaya without a car is to train via Kitakyushu which takes 4h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Beppu to Isahaya, including transfers.
Beppu to Isahaya bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Beppu Kitahama station.
Beppu to Isahaya train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Beppu station.
The best way to get from Beppu to Isahaya is to train via Kitakyushu which takes 4h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Chikushino, which costs ¥4200 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Beppu, Japan and Isahaya, Japan?
You can take a train from Beppu to Isahaya via Kokura, Shin-Tosu, and Takeo-Onsen in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beppu Kitahama to Hon-Isahaya Station via Kosoku Kiyama in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Beppu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kokura to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Shin-Tosu to Takeo-Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahaya
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Beppu to Kashii
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hakata to Takeo-Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahaya
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kokura to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Beppu Kitahama to Kousoku Kiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Hon-Isahaya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,400
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Beppu Station Honmachi to Torichosuji
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Torichouji to Isahaya IC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Beppu to Isahaya bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kousoku Kiyama station.
Beppu to Isahaya train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beppu to Isahaya is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Beppu to Isahaya.
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