There are 5 ways to get from Beppu to Iya Valley by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Beppu to Kokuratrain
- Take the train from Kokura to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Oboketrain
6h 39mCar ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the carferry from Saganoseki to Misakicarferry
- Drive from Misaki to Iya Valleycar
4h 47m¥5,443–7,533Train, bus
- Take the train from Beppu to Kokuratrain
- Take the bus from Kokura Eki-mae to Imabari-ekibus
- Take the train from Imabari to Tadotsutrain
- Take the train from Tadotsu to Oboketrain
14h 22mBus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus
- Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Kochi Airport (KCZ)plane OIT - KCZ
- Take the train from Kochi(Kochi) to Oboketrain
9hBus
- Take the bus from Beppu Kitahama to Sannomiya Bus Terminalbus Sorin
- Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Miyoshibus
14h 54m¥21,100–31,300
Oita Airport (OIT) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Beppu to Iya Valley is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Beppu to Iya Valley is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 47m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Beppu to Iya Valley. However, there are services departing from Beppu Kitahama and arriving at Miyoshi via Sannomiya BT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Beppu to Iya Valley. However, there are services departing from Beppu and arriving at Oboke via Kokura and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Beppu and Iya Valley is 584 km.
The best way to get from Beppu to Iya Valley without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Beppu to Iya Valley, including transfers.
Beppu to Iya Valley bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Beppu Kitahama station.
Beppu to Iya Valley train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Beppu station.
The best way to get from Beppu to Iya Valley is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥21000 - ¥32000 and takes 14h 54m.
What companies run services between Beppu, Japan and Iya Valley, Japan?
You can take a train from Beppu to Iya Valley via Kokura, Okayama, Oboke, 大歩危橋, and ホテル秘境の湯 in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beppu Kitahama to Iya Valley via Sannomiya BT and Miyoshi in around 14h 54m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Oita Airport to Kochi Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥90,000–250,000
Flights from Oita Airport to Kochi Airport via Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥120,000–350,000
- 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 Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 089-948-3100
- Website
- iyotetsu.co.jp
Bus from Kokura Eki-mae to Imabari-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥8,500
- Schedules at
- iyotetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- (097) 575-1020
- Website
- koku94.jp
Car ferry from Saganoseki to Misaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,090
- Schedules at
- koku94.jp
- Passenger
- ¥1,090
- Vehicle
- ¥5,000–21,000
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Booking & Getting There
Beppu to Iya Valley bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Sannomiya Bus Terminal station.
Beppu to Iya Valley train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
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