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How to get from Beppu to Hiroshima
Every practical way to travel from Beppu to Hiroshima, compared on time, cost and changes.
Beppu Station → Hiroshima Station
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Train (Limited Express / Local)
Fastest- Journey time
- 3h 5m
- Typical fare
- ¥15,470
- Changes
- 1
Via Beppu → Fukuoka → Hiroshima
Limited Express Sonic
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 6h 30m
- Typical fare
- ¥10,770
- Changes
- 1
Via Beppu → Fukuoka → Hiroshima
Limited Express Sonic
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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Is a rail pass worth it?
This journey alone comes to about ¥30,940 return, so a nationwide pass will not pay for itself on this trip. A regional pass is the better question — check the one below against your full itinerary.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Beppu to Hiroshima?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 3h 5m for a typical fare of ¥15,470.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Beppu to Hiroshima?
- Highway Bus — about 6h 30m for a typical fare of ¥10,770.
- How long does it take to get from Beppu to Hiroshima?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 3h 5m for a typical fare of ¥15,470.