Hiroshima to Beppu by ferry
Beppu lies 153 km (95 mi) south-west of Hiroshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 153 km (95 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 4 h 37 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Hiroshima | Beppu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 122,643 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Hiroshima | Port of Beppu |
| Postal codes | 061-1122–944-0002 | 304-0821–898-0032 |
Where to book ferries from Hiroshima to Beppu
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Staying in Beppu
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Common questions
How far is Beppu from Hiroshima?
153 km (95 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hiroshima; by road roughly 186 km (116 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Beppu by ferry?
About 4 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hiroshima and Beppu?
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 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.