There are 5 ways to get from Beppu Onsen to Kumamoto by train, bus, or car
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Train via Kitakyushu
best- Take the train from Beppu to Kokuratrain Sonic / ...
- Take the train from Kokura to Kumamototrain Sakura / ...
2h 48mDrive 121.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Beppu Onsen to Kumamotocar 121.9 km
2h 12m¥2,102–3,036Bus via Chikushino
- Take the bus from Beppu Kitahama to Kousoku Kiyamabus Toyonokuni
- Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Miso-tenjinbus Hinokuni
3h 49m¥3,807–5,750Train
- Take the train from Beppu to Kumamototrain [188399] Ltd. Exp. Kyushu Odan Tokkyu 2
3h 23mBus
- Take the bus from Beppu Station Honmachi to Torichosujibus Kyushu Odan Bus
5h 1m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Beppu Onsen to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Beppu Onsen to Kumamoto is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Beppu Station Honmachi station and arriving at Torichosuji. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Beppu and arriving at Kumamoto. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Beppu Onsen and Kumamoto is 274 km. The road distance is 121.9 km.
The best way to get from Beppu Onsen to Kumamoto without a car is to train via Kitakyushu which takes 2h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Beppu Onsen to Kumamoto, including transfers.
Beppu Onsen to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Beppu Kitahama station.
Beppu Onsen to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Beppu station.
The best way to get from Beppu Onsen to Kumamoto is to train via Kitakyushu which takes 2h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Chikushino, which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Beppu Onsen, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Beppu Onsen to Kumamoto via Beppu and Kokura in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Beppu Onsen to Miso-tenjin via Beppu Kitahama and Kiyama AP in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Beppu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Beppu to Kumamoto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Beppu Kitahama to Kousoku Kiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kiyama AP to Miso-tenjin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,500
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Beppu Onsen to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kousoku Kiyama station.
Beppu Onsen to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beppu Onsen to Kumamoto is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Beppu Onsen to Kumamoto.
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