What is the cheapest way to get from Beppu to Iya Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Beppu to Iya Valley is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beppu to Iya Valley?

The fastest way to get from Beppu to Iya Valley is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 47m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.

Is there a direct bus between Beppu and Iya Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Beppu to Iya Valley. However, there are services departing from Beppu Kitahama and arriving at 祖谷大橋 via 神戸三宮 and 大歩危峡. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.

How far is it from Beppu to Iya Valley?

The distance between Beppu and Iya Valley is 591 km.

How do I travel from Beppu to Iya Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Beppu to Iya Valley without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs ¥15000 - ¥23000.

How long does it take to get from Beppu to Iya Valley?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Beppu to Iya Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beppu to Iya Valley bus from?

Beppu to Iya Valley bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Beppu Kitahama station.

Train or bus from Beppu to Iya Valley?

The best way to get from Beppu to Iya Valley is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs ¥15000 - ¥23000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥21000 and takes 16h 21m.

Where does the Beppu to Iya Valley bus arrive?

Beppu to Iya Valley bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Sannomiya Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Iya Valley?

There are 71+ hotels available in Iya Valley.

Beppu to Iya Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Beppu to Iya Valley by train, bus, car ferry, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Beppu to Kokuratrain
2. Take the train from Kokura to Okayamatrain
3. Take the train from Okayama to Oboketrain
7h 6m
¥15,730–22,760
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Saganoseki to Misakicarferry
2. Drive from Misaki to Iya Valleycar
4h 47m
¥5,328–7,512
Bus
1. Take the bus from Beppu Kitahama to Sannomiya Bus Terminalbus Sorin
2. Take the bus from 神戸三宮 to 大歩危峡bus 神戸線
16h 21m
¥7,710–20,100
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Beppu to Kokuratrain
2. Take the bus from Kokura Eki-mae to Matsuyama ICbus
3. Take the bus from Matsuyama Inter Guchi to Kochi Stationbus
4. Take the train from Kochi(Kochi) to Oboketrain
17h 7m
¥18,130–21,260

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Beppu to Iya Valley.

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Distance: 590.9 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Beppu, Japan and Iya Valley, Japan?

You can take a train from Beppu to Iya Valley via Kokura, Okayama, Oboke, 大歩危橋, and ひの字渓谷 in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beppu Kitahama to Iya Valley via Sannomiya Bus Terminal, 神戸三宮, 大歩危峡, and 祖谷大橋 in around 16h 21m.

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