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

The cheapest way to get from Imari to Beppu is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Imari to Beppu is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4500.

Is there a direct bus between Imari and Beppu?

No, there is no direct bus from Imari to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Higashimachi and arriving at Beppu Kitahama via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Imari and Beppu?

No, there is no direct train from Imari to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Imari and arriving at Beppu via Arita, Shin-Tosu and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Imari to Beppu?

The distance between Imari and Beppu is 261 km. The road distance is 182.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Imari to Beppu without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 4m and costs ¥6000 - ¥28000.

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

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

Where do I catch the Imari to Beppu bus from?

Imari to Beppu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Higashimachi station.

Where do I catch the Imari to Beppu train from?

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

Train or bus from Imari to Beppu?

The best way to get from Imari to Beppu is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥9000 - ¥15000 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Imari to Beppu bus arrive?

Imari to Beppu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 station.

Where does the Imari to Beppu train arrive?

Imari to Beppu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shin-Tosu station.

Can I drive from Imari to Beppu?

Yes, the driving distance between Imari to Beppu is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Imari to Beppu.

Where can I stay near Beppu?

There are 628+ hotels available in Beppu.

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

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Imariekimae(Imari Station) to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕いまり号
2. Take the train from Hakata to BeppuSonic / ...
4h 4m
¥6,416–27,100
Drive 182.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Imari to Beppu182.6 km
2h 32m
¥3,106–4,486
Bus
1. Take the bus from Higashimachi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕いまり号
2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Beppu KitahamaToyonokuni
5h 32m
¥4,001–5,596
Train
1. Take the train from Arita to Shin-Tosu
2. Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Kokura
3. Take the train from Kokura to Beppu
4h 22m
¥9,087–14,428

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Distance: 260.6 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Higashimachi to Beppu Kitahama via Hakata Bus Terminal in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Imari to Beppu via Arita, Shin-Tosu, and Kokura in around 4h 22m.

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