There are 4 ways to get from Imari to Beppu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arita to Shin-Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kokuratrain
- Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
4h 3mDrive 183.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Imari to Beppucar 183.2 km
2h 31m¥2,802–4,047Bus
- Take the bus from Higashimachi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus いまり号
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kaname Machibus Toyonokuni
4h 37m¥4,101–5,795Bus, train
- Take the bus from Imariekimae(Imari Station) to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus
- Take the train from Hakata to Nakatsutrain
- Take the train from Nakatsu to Bepputrain
4h 3m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Imari to Beppu is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Imari to Beppu is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Imari to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Higashimachi and arriving at Kaname Machi via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Imari to Beppu. However, there are services departing from Imari and arriving at Beppu via Arita, Shin Tosu and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Imari and Beppu is 280 km. The road distance is 183.2 km.
The best way to get from Imari to Beppu without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Imari to Beppu, including transfers.
Imari to Beppu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Higashimachi station.
Imari to Beppu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Arita station.
The best way to get from Imari to Beppu is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Imari, Japan and Beppu, Japan?
You can take a train from Imari to Beppu via Arita, Shin Tosu, and Kokura in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Higashimachi to Higashibeppu via Hakata Bus Terminal, Kaname Machi, and Ōita in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Arita to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Shin Tosu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kokura to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Hakata to Nakatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Nakatsu to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Tosu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Website
- Showa Bus
Bus from Higashimachi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- Showa Bus
Bus from Imariekimae(Imari Station) to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- Showa Bus
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kaname Machi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,800
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Imari to Beppu bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 station.
Imari to Beppu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imari to Beppu is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Imari to Beppu.
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