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How to get from Beppu to Kyoto
Every practical way to travel from Beppu to Kyoto, compared on time, cost and changes.
Beppu Station → Kyoto Station
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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 4h 45m
- Typical fare
- ¥23,070
- Changes
- 1
Via Beppu → Fukuoka → Kyoto
Limited Express Sonic
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 11h 59m
- Typical fare
- ¥15,920
- Changes
- 2
Via Beppu → Fukuoka → Osaka → Kyoto
Limited Express Sonic
Overnight highway bus
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 ¥46,140 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 Kyoto?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 4h 45m for a typical fare of ¥23,070.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Beppu to Kyoto?
- Highway Bus — about 11h 59m for a typical fare of ¥15,920.
- How long does it take to get from Beppu to Kyoto?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 4h 45m for a typical fare of ¥23,070.