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

The cheapest way to get from Beppu to Shiga is to drive which costs ¥11000 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beppu to Shiga is to bus and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥18000 - ¥32000.

Is there a direct train between Beppu and Shiga?

No, there is no direct train from Beppu to Shiga. However, there are services departing from Beppu and arriving at Otsu via Kokura and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Beppu to Shiga?

The distance between Beppu and Shiga is 661 km. The road distance is 661.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Beppu to Shiga without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥16000 - ¥26000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Beppu to Shiga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beppu to Shiga train from?

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

Train or bus from Beppu to Shiga?

The best way to get from Beppu to Shiga is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥16000 - ¥26000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥16000 and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Beppu to Shiga train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Beppu to Shiga?

Yes, the driving distance between Beppu to Shiga is 661 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Beppu to Shiga.

Where can I stay near Shiga?

There are 3069+ hotels available in Shiga.

Beppu to Shiga - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Beppu to Shiga 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
4h 12m
¥16,720–25,060
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Beppu Kitahama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Sorin
12h 17m
¥7,900–15,900
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 21m
¥15,650–22,550
Drive 661.5 km
1. Drive from Beppu to Ōtsucar 661.5 km
8h 38m
¥11,425–16,502
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
4h 7m
¥18,750–32,050
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 32m
¥17,560–55,250
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 44m
¥16,171–35,941
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 Maibaratrain
4h 56m
¥26,200–49,050

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

49Weekly Planes

58 minAverage Duration

¥8,481Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 661.4 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Beppu to Otsu via Kokura and Kyōto in around 4h 12m. 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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