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Driving from Beppu to Shimonoseki

Shimonoseki lies 91 km (57 mi) north-west of Beppu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 1 h 24 min without stops, over roughly 111 km (69 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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BeppuShimonoseki
CountryJapanJapan
Population122,643265,684
Elevation22 m (72 ft)10 m (33 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)

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Staying in Shimonoseki

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Common questions

How far is Shimonoseki from Beppu?

91 km (57 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beppu; by road roughly 111 km (69 mi).

How long does it take to get from Beppu to Shimonoseki by car?

About 1 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Beppu and Shimonoseki?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.