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

The cheapest way to get from Shimanto to Beppu is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥3900 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimanto to Beppu is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Shimanto and Beppu?

No, there is no direct train from Shimanto to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Nakamura and arriving at Beppu via Kochi(Kochi), Okayama and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Shimanto to Beppu?

The distance between Shimanto and Beppu is 748 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimanto to Beppu without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs ¥20000 - ¥29000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Shimanto to Beppu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimanto to Beppu train from?

Shimanto to Beppu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Nakamura station.

Where does the Shimanto to Beppu train arrive?

Shimanto to Beppu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Kochi(Kochi) station.

Where can I stay near Beppu?

There are 630+ hotels available in Beppu.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Shimanto to Beppu by train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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 Nakamura to Kochi(Kochi)
2. Take the train from Kochi(Kochi) to Okayama
3. Take the train from Okayama to Kokura
4. Take the train from Kokura to Beppu
8h 25m
¥20,512–28,812
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Shimanto to Misaki
2. Take the car ferry from Misaki to Saganoseki
3h 38m
¥3,918–5,258
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from 中村駅 to 江川崎駅
2. Take the train from Ekawasaki to Uwajima
3. Take the ferry from 八幡浜港 to 別府港［宇和島運輸］
9h 6m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Wakai to Uwajima[34225] JR Yodo
2. Take the ferry from 八幡浜港 to 別府港［宇和島運輸］八幡浜～別府
9h 26m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 748.4 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a train from Nakamura to Beppu via Kochi(Kochi), Okayama, and Kokura in around 8h 25m.

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