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

The cheapest way to get from Beppu to Unzen is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beppu to Unzen is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Beppu and Unzen?

No, there is no direct train from Beppu to Unzen. However, there are services departing from Beppu and arriving at Azuma via Kokura, Shin-Tosu, Takeo-Onsen and Isahaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Beppu to Unzen?

The distance between Beppu and Unzen is 314 km. The road distance is 215.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Beppu to Unzen without a car is to train via Kitakyushu which takes 5h 26m and costs ¥10000 - ¥18000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Beppu to Unzen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beppu to Unzen train from?

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

Train or bus from Beppu to Unzen?

The best way to get from Beppu to Unzen is to train via Kitakyushu which takes 5h 26m and costs ¥10000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥7000 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Beppu to Unzen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Beppu to Unzen?

Yes, the driving distance between Beppu to Unzen is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Beppu to Unzen.

Where can I stay near Unzen?

There are 70+ hotels available in Unzen.

Beppu to Unzen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Beppu to Unzen 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 via Kitakyushu
best
1. Take the train from Beppu to Kokuratrain
2. Take the train from Kokura to Shin-Tosutrain
3. Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Takeo-Onsentrain
4. Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahayatrain
5h 26m
¥10,920–17,660
Drive 215.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Beppu to Unzencar 215.6 km
3h 17m
¥3,745–5,409
Bus
1. Take the bus from Beppu Kitahama to Kousoku Kiyamabus Toyonokuni
2. Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Kawabatabus Shimabara
6h 27m
¥4,373–6,650
Train
1. Take the train from Beppu to Hakatatrain
2. Take the train from Hakata to Takeo-Onsentrain
3. Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahayatrain
5h 40m
¥10,440–32,400
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Beppu Station Honmachi to Ana Crowne Plaza Hotel Kumamoto New Skybus Kyushu Odan Bus
2. Take the car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminalcarferry
9h 39m
¥6,300–6,850

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 314.2 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Beppu to Azuma via Kokura, Shin-Tosu, Takeo-Onsen, and Isahaya in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beppu Kitahama to Azuma via Kosoku Kiyama, Kawabata, and Aino(Nagasaki) in around 6h 27m.

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