There are 4 ways to get from Beppu to Kumamoto Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Beppu to Suizenjitrain [188399] Ltd. Exp. Kyushu Odan Tokkyu 2
3h 35mDrive 123.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Beppu to Kumamoto Castlecar 123.7 km
1h 59m¥2,146–3,099Bus via Chikushino
- Take the bus from Beppu Kitahama to Kousoku Kiyamabus Toyonokuni
- Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Tōricho-sujibus Hinokuni
3h 53m¥3,907–5,750Bus
- Take the bus from Beppu Station Honmachi to Torichosujibus Kyushu Odan Bus
5h 1m¥5,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beppu to Kumamoto Castle is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3100 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Beppu to Kumamoto Castle is to drive which takes 1h 59m 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 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Beppu to Kumamoto Castle. However, there are services departing from Beppu and arriving at Suizenji via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Beppu and Kumamoto Castle is 155 km. The road distance is 123.7 km.
The best way to get from Beppu to Kumamoto Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Beppu to Kumamoto Castle, including transfers.
Beppu to Kumamoto Castle bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Beppu Kitahama station.
Beppu to Kumamoto Castle train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Beppu station.
The best way to get from Beppu to Kumamoto Castle is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Chikushino, which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Beppu, Japan and Kumamoto Castle, Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Beppu to Suizenji twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beppu Kitahama to Kumamoto Castle via Kiyama AP and Tōricho-suji in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Beppu to Suizenji
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- 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 Tōricho-suji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,500
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Beppu Station Honmachi to Torichosuji
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Beppu to Kumamoto Castle bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kousoku Kiyama station.
Beppu to Kumamoto Castle train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Suizenji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beppu to Kumamoto Castle is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Beppu to Kumamoto Castle.
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