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How to get fromHimeji Castle to Beppuby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Himeji Castle to Beppu by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Kokuratrain train Sakura
    2. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain train Sonic / ...
    4h 36m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Shinki Bus Sannomiyabus bus 9352
    2. Take the bus from Sannomiya Bus Terminal to Beppu Kitahamabus bus Sorin
    12h 10m
    ¥8,768–15,763

  3. Drive 534.7 km

    1. Drive from Himeji Castle to Beppucar car 534.7 km
    7h 14m
    ¥9,277–13,400

  4. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Oita Airport

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT)plane plane ITM - OIT
    5h 9m
    ¥15,347–30,133

  5. Train via Kurashiki

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin-Kurashikitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shin Kurashiki to Kokuratrain train
    3. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain train
    7h 22m

  6. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane ITM - FUK
    3. Take the train from Hakata to Bepputrain train
    6h 40m
    ¥32,017–46,833

  7. Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus bus
    2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane TKS - FUK
    3. Take the train from Hakata to Bepputrain train
    6h 50m
    ¥41,149–66,822

  8. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane ITM - KMJ
    3. Take the train from Higoozu to Bepputrain train
    8h 18m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,169Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 534.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Himeji Castle, Japan and Beppu, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle to Beppu via Sanyohimeji, Tegara, Himeji, and Kokura in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle to Beppu Kitahama via Himeji Station, Shinki Bus Sannomiya, and Sannomiya Bus Terminal in around 12h 10m.

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