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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Beppu is to drive which costs ¥23000 - ¥34000 and takes 17h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Beppu is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs ¥18000 - ¥75000.

Is there a direct bus between Sendai and Beppu?

No, there is no direct bus from Sendai station to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Sendai Station and arriving at Beppu Kitahama via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Beppu?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Beppu via Tōkyō Station and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Sendai to Beppu?

The distance between Sendai and Beppu is 1452 km. The road distance is 1366.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Beppu without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs ¥33000 - ¥47000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Sendai to Beppu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Beppu bus from?

Sendai to Beppu bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Sendai Station.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Beppu train from?

Sendai to Beppu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Sendai station.

Train or fly from Sendai to Beppu?

The best way to get from Sendai to Beppu is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs ¥33000 - ¥47000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥50000 - ¥70000 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Sendai to Beppu bus arrive?

Sendai to Beppu bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Sendai to Beppu train arrive?

Sendai to Beppu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Beppu?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Beppu is 1366 km. It takes approximately 17h 54m to drive from Sendai to Beppu.

Where can I stay near Beppu?

There are 637+ hotels available in Beppu.

Sendai to Beppu - 7 ways to travel via train, night bus, bus, car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Sendai to Beppu by train, night bus, 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 Sendai to Tōkyō Station
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kokura
3. Take the train from Kokura to Beppu
8h 38m
¥33,905–46,582
Night bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Sendai Station to Kyōto Station KarasumaguchiForest
2. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Beppu KitahamaSorin
23h 3m
¥16,300–28,400
Night bus, car ferry
1. Take the night bus from Sendai Station East Exit to Osaka-UmedaJx361
2. Take the car ferry from Osaka Nanko Cosmo to Beppu
25h 47m
¥17,930–31,020
Drive 1,366.2 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Beppu1,366.2 km
17h 54m
¥22,990–33,207
Fly Sendai Airport to Oita Airport
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Oita Airport (OIT)SDJ - OIT
6h 14m
¥50,094–67,226
Fly Sendai Airport to Fukuoka Airport, train
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)SDJ - FUK
2. Take the train from Hakata to Beppu
6h 1m
¥18,764–74,926
Bus to Yamagata Airport, fly to Oita Airport
1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-mae
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Oita Airport (OIT)GAJ - OIT
8h 32m
¥47,393–113,611

Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Oita Airport (OIT) flights

63Weekly Planes

4h 47mAverage Duration

¥15,974Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,451.7 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Sendai to Beppu via Tōkyō Station and Kokura in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, and Ibex Airlines fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Oita Airport (OIT) every 3 hours.

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