Day trip from Kagoshima to Beppu
Beppu lies 210 km (131 mi) north-east of Kagoshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 210 km (131 mi) apart, Beppu is a realistic day trip from Kagoshima: about 3 h 25 min each way by road.
| Kagoshima | Beppu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 595,049 | 122,643 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
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Staying in Beppu
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Common questions
How far is Beppu from Kagoshima?
210 km (131 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kagoshima; by road roughly 256 km (159 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kagoshima to Beppu by road?
About 3 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kagoshima 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.