Hōfu to Beppu by train
Beppu lies 86 km (53 mi) south of Hōfu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 28 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 105 km (65 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hōfu | Beppu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 116,925 | 122,643 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Hōfu Station | Beppu Station, Beppu Daigaku Station, Kamegawa Station |
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Common questions
How far is Beppu from Hōfu?
86 km (53 mi) in a straight line, south of Hōfu; by road roughly 105 km (65 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hōfu to Beppu by train?
About 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hōfu and Beppu?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.