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

The cheapest way to get from Beppu to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥11000 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beppu to Kyoto is to bus and fly which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥17000 - ¥30000.

Is there a direct bus between Beppu and Kyoto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Beppu Kitahama and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Beppu and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Beppu to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Beppu and arriving at Kyōto via Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Beppu to Kyoto?

The distance between Beppu and Kyoto is 651 km. The road distance is 654.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Beppu to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥15000 - ¥23000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Beppu to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beppu to Kyoto bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Beppu to Kyoto train from?

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

Train or bus from Beppu to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Beppu to Kyoto is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥15000 - ¥23000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥14000 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Beppu to Kyoto bus arrive?

Beppu to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Beppu to Kyoto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Beppu to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Beppu to Kyoto is 655 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Beppu to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3111+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Beppu to Kyoto - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Beppu to Kyoto by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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 Kyōtotrain Nozomi
3h 58m
¥15,620–22,960
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Beppu Kitahama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Sorin
12h 3m
¥6,500–14,000
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Beppu to Osaka Nanko Cosmocarferry
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
13h 6m
¥14,550–20,450
Drive 654.8 km
1. Drive from Beppu to Kyotocar 654.8 km
8h 35m
¥11,275–16,285
Bus to Oita Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus
2. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OIT - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
3h 53m
¥17,650–29,950
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Beppu to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 18m
¥16,460–53,150
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Beppu to Higoozutrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
6h 30m
¥15,071–33,841
Bus to Oita Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus
2. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane OIT - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōtotrain
4h 33m
¥27,600–50,850
Train to Miyazaki Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Beppu to Miyazaki Airporttrain
2. Fly from Miyazaki Airport (KMI) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMI - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
6h 30m
¥19,130–42,662

Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

49Weekly Planes

58 minAverage Duration

¥8,455Cheapest Price

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Distance: 651 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Beppu to Kyōto via Kokura in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Beppu Kitahama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,500–14,000 and the journey takes 12h 3m.

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