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June 12, 2025 update
Various types of direct buses operate from Hakata, Fukuoka Airport, Oita Airport, Aso Kumamoto Airport, Yufuin Onsen, and Kurokawa Onsen to the Beppu area.
Check out this access guide to find the easiest and best route to Beppu hot springs! You’re sure to find a convenient route — whether you prefer fewer transfers, shorter travel time, or lower costs.
We also introduce airport buses and highway buses that can be reserved in advance!
Travel Time 2h Fare 3250 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Fukuoka Airport
International Terminal
▼
Arrival Bus Stop
Beppu Kitahama
3250 yen
・Highway bus (1 in every 1.5 hours)
・Main Bus Stops within Beppu Onsen:
Beppu Jieitai-mae, Kannawa Guchi,
Odan douro Kankoko Iriguchi, Beppu Kitahama
・Buses reservations must be made at least
10 minutes before departure
Travel Time 2h45m Fare 3250 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Hakata Bus Terminal /
Nishitetsu Tenjin Highway Bus Terminal
▼
Arrival Bus Stop
Beppu Kitahama
3250 yen
・Highway bus (1 in every 1.5 hours)
・Hakata Bus Terminal is next to the JR Hakata Station
・Nishitetsu Tenjin Highway Bus Terminal is on the 3rd
floor of the Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station building
・Main Bus Stops within Beppu Onsen:
Beppu Jieitai-mae, Kannawa Guchi,
Odan douro Kankoko Iriguchi, Beppu Kitahama
・Buses reservations must be made at least
10 minutes before departure
Travel Time 2h Fare 6380 yen
Boarding Station
JR Hakata Station
▼
Arrival Station
JR Beppu Station
6380 yen
・JR Limited Express Sonic (2 an hour)
Travel Time 50m Fare 1600 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Oita Airport
▼
Arrival Bus Stop
Beppu Kitahama
1600 yen
・Highway bus (1 to 3 an hour),
Operates in coordination with flight arrivals and departures
・Highway bus ticket counters: Oita Airport
・Main Bus Stops within Beppu Onsen:
Kanko Port, Beppu Kitahama, Beppu Station
・Bus stops vary by service
Travel Time 4h20m Fare 5000 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Aso Kumamoto Airport
▼
Arrival Bus Stop
Beppu Station Honmachi
5000 yen
・Highway bus (1 a day)
・Main Bus Stops within Beppu Onsen:
Beppu Kanko Port, Beppu Kitahama,
Beppu Station Honmachi
・Buses require reservations by the day before
Travel Time 50m Fare 1100 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Yufuin Station Bus Center
▼
Arrival Bus Stop
Beppu Station West Exit
1100 yen
・Local bus (1 to 2 an hour)
・Yufuin Onsen
・Main Bus Stops within Beppu Onsen: Beppu Ropeway,
Beppu Koen Park, Beppu Station West Exit
・Local buses do not require reservations (cash
payment upon arrival)
Travel Time 2h30m Fare 3300 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Kurokawa Onsen
▼
Arrival Bus Stop
Beppu Station Honmachi
3300 yen
・Highway bus (1 a day)
・Aso-Kurokawa Onsen
・Main Bus Stops within Beppu Onsen:
Beppu Kanko Port, Beppu Kitahama,
Beppu Station Honmachi
・Buses require reservations by the day before
The rates are those as of June 2025.
Fares and service frequencies are subject to change.
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