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

The cheapest way to get from Beppu to Kure is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥5500 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beppu to Kure is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥5500 - ¥7500.

Is there a direct train between Beppu and Kure?

No, there is no direct train from Beppu to Kure. However, there are services departing from Beppu and arriving at Kure via Kokura and Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Beppu to Kure?

The distance between Beppu and Kure is 337 km.

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

The best way to get from Beppu to Kure without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Beppu to Kure, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beppu to Kure train from?

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

Where does the Beppu to Kure train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kure?

There are 622+ hotels available in Kure.

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

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

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 Kokura
2. Take the train from Kokura to Hiroshima
3. Take the train from Hiroshima to Kure
3h 5m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Beppu to Takedazu Port
2. Take the car ferry from Takedazu Port to Tokuyama Port
3. Drive from Tokuyama Port to Kure
4h 19m
¥5,898–7,263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Beppu Kitahama to Hakata Bus TerminalToyonokuni
2. Take the train from Hakata to HiroshimaSakura / ...
5h 37m
¥10,372–14,642
Train via Beppu
1. Take the train from Beppu to Kokura
2. Take the train from Kokura to Hiroshima
3. Take the train from Hiroshima to Kure
3h 26m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 336.9 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Beppu to Kure via Kokura and Hiroshima in around 3h 5m.

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