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

The cheapest way to get from Namba to Beppu is to drive which costs ¥10000 - ¥16000 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Namba to Beppu is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥12000 - ¥28000.

Is there a direct bus between Namba and Beppu?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kintetsu Namba West Gate and arriving at Beppu Kitahama. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Namba and Beppu?

No, there is no direct train from Namba to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Namba and arriving at Beppu via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Namba to Beppu?

The distance between Namba and Beppu is 620 km. The road distance is 627.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Namba to Beppu without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥14000 - ¥22000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Namba to Beppu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Namba to Beppu bus from?

Namba to Beppu bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kintetsu Namba West Gate station.

Where do I catch the Namba to Beppu train from?

Namba to Beppu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train, bus or fly from Namba to Beppu?

The best way to get from Namba to Beppu is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥14000 - ¥22000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥14000 and takes 10h 11m, you could also fly, which costs ¥12000 - ¥28000 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Namba to Beppu bus arrive?

Namba to Beppu bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Beppu Kitahama station.

Where does the Namba to Beppu train arrive?

Namba to Beppu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kokura station.

Can I drive from Namba to Beppu?

Yes, the driving distance between Namba to Beppu is 627 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Namba to Beppu.

Where can I stay near Beppu?

There are 681+ hotels available in Beppu.

Namba to Beppu - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Namba 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 Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kokuratrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain Sonic / ...
4h 8m
¥14,830–21,269
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kintetsu Namba West Gate to Beppu Kitahamabus Sorin
10h 11m
¥6,500–14,000
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Osaka Nanko Cosmo to Beppucarferry
13h 25m
¥12,447–18,536
Drive 627.4 km
1. Drive from Namba to Beppucar 627.4 km
8h 15m
¥10,910–15,759
Fly to Oita Airport
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT)plane ITM - OIT
3h 31m
¥12,164–27,254
Fly to Fukuoka Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane ITM - FUK
2. Take the train from Hakata to Bepputrain
4h 58m
¥15,834–53,954

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

49Weekly Planes

59 minAverage Duration

¥8,320Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 620 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a subway from Namba to Beppu via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Kokura in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Kintetsu Namba West Gate to Beppu Kitahama once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,500–14,000 and the journey takes 10h 11m.

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