Beppu to Hōfu by ferry
Hōfu lies 86 km (53 mi) north of Beppu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 86 km (53 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 2 h 36 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Beppu | Hōfu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 122,643 | 116,925 |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Beppu | Port of Mitajiri-Nakanoseki |
Where to book ferries from Beppu to Hōfu
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Staying in Hōfu
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Common questions
How far is Hōfu from Beppu?
86 km (53 mi) in a straight line, north of Beppu; by road roughly 105 km (65 mi).
How long does it take to get from Beppu to Hōfu by ferry?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beppu and Hōfu?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.