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

The cheapest way to get from Hikari to Beppu is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hikari to Beppu is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥4300 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Hikari and Beppu?

No, there is no direct train from Hikari to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Hikari and arriving at Beppu via Tokuyama and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Hikari to Beppu?

The distance between Hikari and Beppu is 242 km.

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

The best way to get from Hikari to Beppu without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Hikari to Beppu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hikari to Beppu train from?

Hikari to Beppu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tokuyama station.

Where does the Hikari to Beppu train arrive?

Hikari to Beppu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.

Where can I stay near Beppu?

There are 475+ hotels available in Beppu.

Hikari to Beppu - 2 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Hikari to Beppu by train, car ferry, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tokuyama to Kokuratrain Kodama / ...
2. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain Sonic / ...
2h 52m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Tokuyama Port to Takedazu Portcarferry
2. Drive from Takedazu Port to Beppucar
3h 23m
¥4,379–5,126

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 242.3 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Hikari to Beppu via Tokuyama and Kokura in around 2h 52m.

Train operators

Ferry operators

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