There are 5 ways to get from Hakata-ekimae to Beppu by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Kaname Machi
best- Take the bus from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to Kaname Machibus Toyonokuni
1h 41m¥2,500–3,500Drive 132.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Hakata-ekimae to Beppucar 132.5 km
2h 1m¥2,044–2,953Train via Kitakyushu
- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokuratrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain Sonic / ...
1h 51mTrain
- Take the train from Hakata to Bepputrain Kanpachi / ...
1h 56m¥19,000–25,000Bus
- Take the bus from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to Beppu Kitahamabus Toyonokuni
2h 37m¥2,600–3,600
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hakata-ekimae to Beppu is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥3000 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Hakata-ekimae to Beppu is to bus via Kaname Machi which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal and arriving at Beppu Kitahama. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hakata and arriving at Beppu. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Hakata-ekimae and Beppu is 157 km. The road distance is 132.5 km.
The best way to get from Hakata-ekimae to Beppu without a car is to bus via Kaname Machi which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Hakata-ekimae to Beppu, including transfers.
Hakata-ekimae to Beppu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal station.
Hakata-ekimae to Beppu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Hakata station.
The best way to get from Hakata-ekimae to Beppu is to bus via Kaname Machi which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can train via Kitakyushu, which costs and takes 1h 51m.
What companies run services between Hakata-ekimae, Japan and Beppu, Japan?
Nishitetsu Bus operates a bus from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to Kaname Machi every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,500–3,500 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakata Fukuoka to Beppu via Kokura in around 1h 51m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hakata Fukuoka to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kokura to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hakata to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–25,000
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to Kaname Machi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,500
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to Beppu Kitahama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,600
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Hakata-ekimae to Beppu bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kaname Machi station.
Hakata-ekimae to Beppu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Beppu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakata-ekimae to Beppu is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Hakata-ekimae to Beppu.
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