There are 4 ways to get from Arita to Beppu by train, bus, or car
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Train via Kitakyushu
best- Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Shin-Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kokuratrain
- Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
3h 32mDrive 185.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Arita to Beppucar 185.5 km
2h 33m¥2,837–4,098Bus
- Take the bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyamabus Sasebo
- Take the bus from Kousoku Kiyama to Beppu Kitahamabus Toyonokuni
6h 12m¥3,884–5,900Train
- Take the train from Kamiarita to Tosutrain [36945] JR Sasebo / ...
- Take the train from Tosu to Bepputrain Yufu / ...
5h 16m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arita to Beppu is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Arita to Beppu is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Arita to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Beppu Kitahama via Kousoku Kiyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Arita to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Kamiarita and arriving at Beppu via Takeo-Onsen, Shin Tosu and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Arita and Beppu is 265 km. The road distance is 185.5 km.
The best way to get from Arita to Beppu without a car is to train via Kitakyushu which takes 3h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Arita to Beppu, including transfers.
Arita to Beppu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Sasebo station.
Arita to Beppu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Takeo-Onsen station.
The best way to get from Arita to Beppu is to train via Kitakyushu which takes 3h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Arita, Saga, Japan and Beppu, Japan?
You can take a train from Kamiarita to Beppu via Takeo-Onsen, Shin Tosu, and Kokura in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arita to Beppu Kitahama via Sasebo, Sasebo, and Kousoku Kiyama in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Takeo-Onsen to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Shin Tosu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kokura to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kamiarita to Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Tosu to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Tosu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,600
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kousoku Kiyama to Beppu Kitahama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Arita to Beppu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.
Arita to Beppu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arita to Beppu is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Arita to Beppu.
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