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

The cheapest way to get from Shimane to Beppu is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimane to Beppu is to fly and train which takes 3h 43m and costs ¥21000 - ¥75000.

Is there a direct train between Shimane and Beppu?

No, there is no direct train from Shimane to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Matsueshinjikoonsen and arriving at Beppu via Izumoshi, Shin-Yamaguchi and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Shimane to Beppu?

The distance between Shimane and Beppu is 644 km. The road distance is 414.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimane to Beppu without a car is to train via Okayama which takes 5h 54m and costs ¥18000 - ¥27000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Shimane to Beppu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimane to Beppu train from?

Shimane to Beppu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Izumoshi station.

Where does the Shimane to Beppu train arrive?

Shimane to Beppu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shin-Yamaguchi station.

Can I drive from Shimane to Beppu?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimane to Beppu is 414 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Shimane to Beppu.

Where can I stay near Beppu?

There are 633+ hotels available in Beppu.

Shimane to Beppu - 5 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Shimane to Beppu by train, night bus, car, or plane

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Train via Okayama
best
1. Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain
2. Take the train from Okayama to Kokuratrain
3. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
5h 54m
¥18,734–26,432
Drive 414.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Matsue to Beppucar 414.3 km
5h 55m
¥7,074–10,217
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Izumoshi Station to Kokuranightbus Izumo Dream Hakata
2. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain Sonic / ...
11h 32m
¥10,600–15,200
Fly, train
1. Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane IZO - FUK
2. Take the train from Hakata to Bepputrain
3h 43m
¥21,527–71,158
Train
1. Take the train from Izumoshi to Shin-Yamaguchitrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Kokuratrain
3. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
7h 36m
¥12,596–17,916

Izumo Airport (IZO) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥13,388Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 643.9 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a vehicle from Matsue to Beppu via Matsue, Okayama, and Kokura in around 5h 54m.

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