🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Osaka → Beppu
Osaka to Beppu
🚄 Shinkansen⛴ Ferry
From Osaka to Beppu, the Ferry Sunflower, which runs 1 sailing daily from Osaka Nanko to Beppu, is convenient: it leaves in the evening and arrives in Beppu the next morning, saving you 1 night of accommodation. By rail, take the Sanyo Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka to Kokura and change to the Limited Express Sonic.
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Compare your options
Sanyo Shinkansen + Limited Express Sonic (change at Kokura)
- Transfers
- 1 transfer at Kokura Station
Ferry Sunflower (Osaka–Beppu route)
- Travel time
- About 11 hr 50 min
- Fare
- ¥15,390–22,700 one way for adults (private bed, varies by sailing date, as of October 2026). Online bookings are 5% off during some periods
- Transfers
- None
| Compare your options | Travel time | Fare | JR Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanyo Shinkansen + Limited Express Sonic (change at Kokura) | — | — | The Sakura, Hikari, Kodama and Limited Express Sonic are covered by the JR Pass. The Nozomi and Mizuho require a separate special ticket |
| Ferry Sunflower (Osaka–Beppu route) | About 11 hr 50 min | ¥15,390–22,700 one way for adults (private bed, varies by sailing date, as of October 2026). Online bookings are 5% off during some periods | — |
Fares and times are as of the date shown. Airfares vary by season and booking date. Check the operator’s official website before you travel.
Recommended
Best option for…
Traveling by rail during the day
→ Sanyo Shinkansen + Limited Express Sonic (change at Kokura)
Overnight to save on accommodation
→ Ferry Sunflower (Osaka–Beppu route)
Lots of luggage
→ Ferry Sunflower (Osaka–Beppu route)
How to Ride
How to ride each option
Shinkansen
Sanyo Shinkansen + Limited Express Sonic (change at Kokura)
- Depart from
- Shin-Osaka Station
- Arrive at
- Beppu Station
- Transfers
- 1 transfer at Kokura Station
- Tickets
- Station ticket machines or ticket office (Midori-no-madoguchi)
- Large luggage
- Luggage with total dimensions (length + width + height) over 160 cm and up to 250 cm requires a reservation for a Seat with Oversized Baggage Area (Sanyo Shinkansen)
- JR Pass
- The Sakura, Hikari, Kodama and Limited Express Sonic are covered by the JR Pass. The Nozomi and Mizuho require a separate special ticket
- Note
- Shin-Osaka–Kokura takes 2 hr 12 min on the Mizuho (e.g. Mizuho No. 601 departs 6:00 → arrives 8:12)
Ferry
Ferry Sunflower (Osaka–Beppu route)
- Depart from
- Sunflower Terminal (Osaka) Terminal 1 (nearest station: Trade Center-mae on the New Tram)
- Arrive at
- Sunflower Terminal (Beppu)
- Travel time
- About 11 hr 50 min
- Fare
- ¥15,390–22,700 one way for adults (private bed, varies by sailing date, as of October 2026). Online bookings are 5% off during some periods
- Frequency
- 1 service a day
- Transfers
- None
- First / last
- Sun–Thu departs 19:05 → arrives 6:55 the next morning / Fri–Sat departs 20:05 → arrives 7:55 the next morning (example as of October 2026)
- Tickets
- Ferry Sunflower official website (from 9:00 on the same date 3 months before sailing) or by phone
- Note
- Foot passengers must check in at least 60 min before departure. From the Beppu terminal, a local bus to Beppu Station East Exit takes about 15 min
Tips
Good to know
- ✓The nearest station to the Osaka ferry terminal is Trade Center-mae on the New Tram
- ✓Ferry fares change by sailing date across periods A–D, so check the official fare calendar
- ✓By rail, change from the Sanyo Shinkansen to the Limited Express Sonic at Kokura
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use on this route
🚄 JR
Map
Map
Airport Access
Getting to Beppu & Yufuin from the airport
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Other Routes
Other routes
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Fastest: About 1 hr 25 min (e.g. Nozomi No. 89 departs Shin-Osaka 22:29 → arrives Hiroshima 23:54)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus🌙 Overnight bus
Osaka → Okayama
Fastest: About 45 min (e.g. Nozomi No. 89 departs Shin-Osaka 22:29 → arrives Okayama 23:13)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus
Osaka → Kanazawa
Fastest: Fastest 2 hr 9 min (change at Tsuruga)
🚆 Limited express🚌 Highway bus🌙 Overnight bus
Travel times, fares and boarding points are based on official information from rail, airline, bus and ferry operators. Fares and timetables can change, so check the official websites before you go.
Last checked: 2026-10-08