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

The cheapest way to get from Beppu to Uwajima is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥2900 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beppu to Uwajima is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4000.

Is there a direct train between Beppu and Uwajima?

No, there is no direct train from Beppu to Uwajima. However, there are services departing from Beppu and arriving at Uwajima via Kokura, Okayama and Matsuyama(Ehime). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Beppu to Uwajima?

The distance between Beppu and Uwajima is 125 km.

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

The best way to get from Beppu to Uwajima without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥4800 - ¥8500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Beppu to Uwajima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beppu to Uwajima train from?

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

Where does the Beppu to Uwajima train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Uwajima?

There are 12+ hotels available in Uwajima.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from 別府港［宇和島運輸］ to 八幡浜港ferry 八幡浜～別府
4h 23m
¥4,817–8,484
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Beppu to Saganosekicar
2. Take the car ferry from Saganoseki to Misakicarferry
3. Drive from Misaki to Uwajimacar
2h 50m
¥2,942–3,932
Train
1. Take the train from Beppu to Kokuratrain
2. Take the train from Kokura to Okayamatrain
3. Take the train from Okayama to Matsuyama(Ehime)train
4. Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Uwajimatrain
8h 22m
¥20,720–29,260
Bus, drive, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus
2. Drive from Oita Airport to Saganosekicar
3. Take the car ferry from Saganoseki to Misakicarferry
4. Drive from Misaki to Uwajimacar
4h 48m
¥5,040–6,440

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Beppu to Uwajima.

Launch map view

Distance: 125.1 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

Uwajima Ferry operates a ferry from 別府港［宇和島運輸］ to 八幡浜港 every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,150–5,785 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Beppu to Uwajima via Kokura, Okayama, and Matsuyama(Ehime) in around 8h 22m.

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