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How to get from Fukuoka to Beppu
Every practical way to travel from Fukuoka to Beppu, compared on time, cost and changes.
Hakata Station → Beppu Station
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Train (Limited Express / Local)
FastestCheapest- Journey time
- 2h
- Typical fare
- ¥6,470
- Changes
- Direct
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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What to know
The Limited Express Sonic runs along the coast in about two hours. Beppu is onsen-town Japan at its most unfiltered; Yufuin, one stop inland, is the prettier and more crowded alternative.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Fukuoka to Beppu?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 2h for a typical fare of ¥6,470.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Fukuoka to Beppu?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 2h for a typical fare of ¥6,470.
- How long does it take to get from Fukuoka to Beppu?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 2h for a typical fare of ¥6,470.