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BeppuKumamoto

Beppu to Kumamoto by bus

Kumamoto lies 92 km (57 mi) south-west of Beppu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 1 h 54 min including stops, over roughly 112 km (70 mi) of road.

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BeppuKumamoto
CountryJapanJapan
Population122,643738,907
Elevation22 m (72 ft)9 m (30 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Postal codes304-0821–898-0032802-0044

Where to book buses from Beppu to Kumamoto

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Staying in Kumamoto

Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumamoto. Of the 127 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (81), and 1 are five-star. Across 77 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 79,614 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Kumamoto from Beppu?

92 km (57 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Beppu; by road roughly 112 km (70 mi).

How long does it take to get from Beppu to Kumamoto by bus?

About 1 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Beppu and Kumamoto?

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

Where can I stay in Kumamoto?

Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumamoto, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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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.