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 18m.

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 18m 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 20m.

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 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m 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 630+ hotels available in Beppu.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Kure to Beppu by train, bus, car, car ferry, ferry, 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 Kure to Hiroshima
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Kokura
3. Take the train from Kokura to Beppu
3h 20m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kure to Tokuyama Port
2. Take the car ferry from Tokuyama Port to Takedazu Port
3. Drive from Takedazu Port to Beppu
4h 18m
¥5,886–7,301
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to KokuraKōfuku Liner
2. Take the train from Kokura to BeppuSonic / ...
9h 25m
¥6,850–11,970
Ferry, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Kure to Matsuyama
2. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)MYJ - FUK
3. Take the train from Hakata to Beppu
6h 23m
¥27,088–61,678

Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

28Weekly Planes

53 minAverage Duration

¥12,893Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 336.9 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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 20m.

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