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

The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Beppu is to drive which costs ¥12000 - ¥18000 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hikone to Beppu is to drive which takes 9h 26m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

Is there a direct bus between Hikone and Beppu?

No, there is no direct bus from Hikone to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Meishin Taga and arriving at Beppu Kitahama via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Hikone and Beppu?

No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Beppu via Kyoto and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Hikone to Beppu?

The distance between Hikone and Beppu is 822 km. The road distance is 710.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hikone to Beppu without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Hikone to Beppu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hikone to Beppu bus from?

Hikone to Beppu bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Meishin Taga station.

Where do I catch the Hikone to Beppu train from?

Hikone to Beppu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Minamihikone station.

Train or bus from Hikone to Beppu?

The best way to get from Hikone to Beppu is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥17000 and takes 13h 42m.

Where does the Hikone to Beppu bus arrive?

Hikone to Beppu bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Kyoto Chuo Entrance station.

Where does the Hikone to Beppu train arrive?

Hikone to Beppu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Hikone to Beppu?

Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Beppu is 711 km. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Hikone to Beppu.

Where can I stay near Beppu?

There are 692+ hotels available in Beppu.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Hikone to Beppu 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 Minamihikone to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Kokuratrain
3. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
5h 43m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meishin Taga to Kyoto Chuo Entrancebus
2. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Beppu Kitahamabus Sorin
13h 42m
¥8,781–16,281
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Minamihikone to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain
3. Take the car ferry from Osaka Nanko Cosmo to Beppucarferry
15h 28m
Drive 710.8 km
1. Drive from Hikone to Beppucar 710.8 km
9h 26m
¥12,357–17,848
Train, train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Oita Airport
1. Take the train from Minamihikone to Maibaratrain
2. Take the train from Maibara to Shin Osakatrain
3. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT)plane ITM - OIT
5h 38m
Train to Komaki Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane NKM - FUK
3. Take the train from Hakata to Bepputrain
6h 51m
Train to Komaki Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane NKM - KMJ
3. Take the train from Higoozu to Bepputrain
8h 38m
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane NGO - KMJ
3. Take the train from Higoozu to Bepputrain
8h 45m
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maibara to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane ITM - KMJ
3. Take the train from Higoozu to Bepputrain
8h 52m

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

49Weekly Planes

58 minAverage Duration

¥9,767Cheapest Price

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Distance: 822 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Minamihikone to Beppu via Kyōto, Kyoto, and Kokura in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meishin Taga to Beppu Kitahama via Kyoto Chuo Entrance and Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi in around 13h 42m.

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