Kobe to Beppu by train
Beppu lies 374 km (233 mi) south-west of Kobe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 3 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 457 km (284 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kobe | Beppu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 122,643 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kobe-Sannomiya Station, Kōbe Station, Motomachi Station | Beppu Station, Beppu Daigaku Station, Kamegawa Station |
| Postal codes | 701-1201–761-4146 | 304-0821–898-0032 |
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Common questions
How far is Beppu from Kobe?
374 km (233 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kobe; by road roughly 457 km (284 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kobe to Beppu by train?
About 2 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kobe 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.