2 Ways to Get from Fukuoka to Beppu – Train, Highway Bus
Fukuoka and Beppu are the famous travelling spots in Kyushu, Japan.
If you would like to enjoy hot springs in Kyushu, Beppu is the place that you look for!
There are 7 types of hot springs in Beppu, with over 200 of public hot springs there.
It is possible to have a day trip from Fukuoka to Beppu.
Here are the 2 ways to get from Fukuoka to Beppu.
1. JR Limited Express
Travelling from Fukuoka to Beppu by JR Limited Express, you can arrive in the city of hot springs in around 2 hours.
Taking the Nippo Main Line (日豊本線) from Hakata JR Station, the train “Urban Liner” will take you to Beppu in 2 hours.
There are 2 trains from Hakata to Beppu in an hour.
Estimated Travelling Time: 1 hour 54 minutes to 2 hours 8 minutes
Fee (Single Trip): 5,940 yen
Schedule: Every 20 or 40 minutes
Best-valued Transport Option: JR Kyushu Rail Pass!
If you would travel between several cities in Kyushu, we strongly recommend you to purchase the JR Kyushu Rail Pass.
With the Rail Pass, you can freely get on and off the trains in the selected areas.
For travellers that are planning to visit Fukuoka and Beppu, you can use Northern Kyushu Rail Pass (from 12,000 yen) and All Kyushu Rail Pass (from 20,000 yen) for the trip.
Moreover, if you are wondering what to do with the transportation in Beppu City, the Beppu City Kamenoi Bus 1 day Mini Free Pass might be the solution that you need!
With this bus pass, you can hop on and off the buses within Beppu City, allowing you to transit between different tourist spots.
2. Highway Bus
If you are looking for a more economical way to travel from Fukuoka to Beppu, a highway bus would be the best option.
With a relatively cheaper price, you can easily get from Fukuoka to Beppu.
Also, there are many bus stops in Fukuoka apart from Hakata, if your accommodation is located in other areas, you may consider taking the highway bus.
Please note that you have to reserve your seat for the highway bus, do remember to book your ticket and seat beforehand.
Estimated Travelling Time: 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 38 minutes (Depending on the hop on and off locations)
Fee (Single Trip): 3,250 yen
Schedule: Every 1 hour 30 minutes
Unlimited Bus Rides: SUNQ PASS
With the SUNQ PASS, you can enjoy unlimited rides on almost all highway buses, city buses and ferries in Kyushu.
This pass covers around 2400 bus routes, allowing you to enjoy easy journeys with just one ticket.
You can use 2-day/3-day Northern Kyushu SUNQ PASS and 3-day/4-day All Kyushu SUNQ PASS for the journey between Fukuoka and Beppu.
With SUNQ PASS, you can easily reserve seats for highway buses.