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

The cheapest way to get from Kure to Beppu is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥5500 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kure to Beppu is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥5500 - ¥7500.

Is there a direct train between Kure and Beppu?

No, there is no direct train from Kure to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Kure and arriving at Beppu via Hiroshima and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Kure to Beppu?

The distance between Kure and Beppu is 337 km.

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

The best way to get from Kure to Beppu without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Kure to Beppu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kure to Beppu train from?

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

Where does the Kure to Beppu train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Beppu?

There are 713+ hotels available in Beppu.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kure to Hiroshimatrain
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Kokuratrain
3. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
3h 29m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kure to Tokuyama Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Tokuyama Port to Takedazu Portcarferry
3. Drive from Takedazu Port to Beppucar
4h 19m
¥5,973–7,427

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Distance: 337 km
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Kure to Beppu via Hiroshima and Kokura in around 3h 29m.

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