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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Beppu is to night bus and bus which costs ¥16000 - ¥29000 and takes 23h 3m.

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 5h 56m and costs ¥38000 - ¥70000.

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 1365.8 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 .

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 JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), 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 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥21000 - ¥90000 and takes 6h 4m.

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 JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), 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 57m to drive from Sendai to Beppu.

Where can I stay near Beppu?

There are 474+ hotels available in Beppu.

Sendai to Beppu - 8 ways to travel via train, night bus, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Sendai to Beppu by train, night bus, bus, 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 Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kokuratrain
3. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
8h 38m
Night bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Sendai Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus Forest
2. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Beppu Kitahamabus Sorin
23h 3m
¥16,300–28,400
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Sendai Station West exit to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
2. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kokura Ekimaenightbus
3. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
22h 32m
Drive 1,365.8 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Beppucar 1,365.8 km
17h 57m
¥23,665–34,183
Fly Sendai Airport to Oita Airport
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Oita Airport (OIT)plane SDJ - OIT
6h 4m
¥21,094–87,226
Fly Sendai Airport to Fukuoka Airport, train
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane SDJ - FUK
2. Take the train from Hakata to Bepputrain
5h 56m
¥38,764–67,926
Bus to Yamagata Airport, fly to Oita Airport
1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-maebus
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Oita Airport (OIT)plane GAJ - OIT
8h 12m
¥21,393–83,611
Fly Sendai Airport to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane SDJ - KMJ
2. Take the train from Higoozu to Bepputrain
9h 28m

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

49Weekly Planes

5h 23mAverage Duration

¥19,868Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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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 and Japan Airlines fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Oita Airport (OIT) every 4 hours.

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