There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Beppu by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Higoozu to Bepputrain [188397] Ltd. Exp. Kyushu Odan Tokkyu 3
3h 54mDrive 111.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Beppucar 111.6 km
1h 49m¥1,934–2,793Bus
- Take the bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Beppu Station Honmachibus Kyushu Odan Bus
4h 18m¥5,000Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kumamoto-KMJ to Beppu111.6 km
1h 49m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Beppu is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Beppu is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aso Kumamoto Airport and arriving at Beppu Station Honmachi station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Higoozu and arriving at Beppu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) and Beppu is 142 km. The road distance is 111.6 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Beppu without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Beppu, including transfers.
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Beppu bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Kumamoto Airport station.
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Beppu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Higoozu station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Beppu is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ), Japan and Beppu, Japan?
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company) operates a train from Higoozu to Beppu twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Beppu Station Honmachi once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000 and the journey takes 4h 18m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Higoozu to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Aso Kumamoto Airport to Beppu Station Honmachi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kumamoto-KMJ to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Beppu bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Beppu Station Honmachi.
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Beppu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Beppu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Beppu is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Beppu.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) and Beppu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.