Osaka to Beppu by train or ferry: time, fare and timetable

From Osaka to Beppu, the Nozomi + Limited Express Sonic takes 3 h 30 min from Shin-Osaka Station for 19,120 yen, and the MOL Sunflower overnight ferry takes 11 h 50 min from Osaka Nanko ferry terminal for 15,390 yen. The first train leaves Shin-Osaka Station at 06:00 and the last at 20:41.

Updated October 3, 2026

210 minfastest train (Nozomi 1)

19,120 yenreserved seat, one way

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Ways from Osaka to Beppu

Times and fares from each railway's, bus company's and airport's own timetables for Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Ways from Osaka to Beppu: journey time, fare, departures a day, first and last departure
Service	Quickest	Fare	Non-reserved	Departures a day	First / last
Nozomi + Limited Express SonicShin-Osaka → Beppu	3 h 30 min	19,120 yen	17,320 yen	—	06:00 / 20:41
MOL Sunflower overnight ferryOsaka Nanko → Beppu	11 h 50 min	15,390 yen	—	1	19:05 / 19:05

How long each way takes

Nozomi + Limited Express Sonic3 h 30 min

MOL Sunflower overnight ferry11 h 50 min

Nozomi + Limited Express Sonic

Fastest: 210 min
Reserved seat: 19,120 yen
First train: 06:00
Last train: 20:41

From: Shin-Osaka Station
To: Beppu Station
Fastest: 3 h 30 min (Nozomi 1, 08:24 → 11:54)
A midday train: 10:17 → 13:51, 3 h 34 min (Nozomi 13)
Reserved seat: 19,120 yen = basic fare 10,560 yen + limited express charge 8,560 yen
Non-reserved seat: 17,320 yen (Nozomi)
First train: 06:00 → 09:53 (Mizuho 601)
Last train: 20:41 → 00:25 (Nozomi 57)
Distance: 672.1 km by JR's fare distance

Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and of the limited express charge.

MOL Sunflower overnight ferry

Fastest: 710 min
Fare: 15,390 yen
Sailings a day: 1
The only sailing: 19:05

From: Osaka Nanko ferry terminal
To: Beppu ferry terminal
Fastest: 11 h 50 min (Sunflower Murasaki, 19:05 → 06:55 the next day)
Fare: 15,390 yen (Period A fare, Private Bed (shared room, the lowest class). Booking online: 14,620 yen)
Sailings a day: 1 on 14 October 2026
The only sailing: 19:05 → 06:55 the next day (Sunflower Murasaki)

The ferry leaves Osaka at 19:05 and arrives in Beppu at 06:55 the next morning (Sunday to Thursday departures); Friday and Saturday departures leave at 20:05. Fares change by sailing date from period A (lowest) to D (highest); 14 October 2026 is period A. The fare shown is for a Private Bed in a shared room; other cabins cost extra per person. Foot passengers must check in 60 minutes before departure. In Osaka the ferry uses Sunflower Terminal (Osaka) Terminal 1 at Nanko; in Beppu it uses Beppu Kanko-ko port. Beppu Kanko-ko port is 15 minutes by bus from JR Beppu Station. The fuel surcharge is included in the fare.

Beppu to Osaka

The same services run the other way.

Nozomi + Sonic: first train: 05:21 → 09:04 (Sonic 2)
Nozomi + Sonic: last train: 19:53 → 23:37 (Nichirin 14)
Overnight ferry: the only sailing: 18:45 → 06:35 the next day (Sunflower Kurenai)
Overnight ferry: sailings a day: 1 on 14 October 2026

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Osaka to Beppu?

3 h 30 min at the fastest by the Nozomi + Limited Express Sonic. The train leaving Shin-Osaka Station at 10:17 takes 3 h 34 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Osaka to Beppu?

19,120 yen with a reserved seat and 17,320 yen in a non-reserved car, for one adult one way. Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and the limited express charge.

What time is the last train from Osaka to Beppu?

The last train leaves Shin-Osaka Station at 20:41 and reaches Beppu Station at 00:25 (Nozomi 57). The first leaves at 06:00.

What is the cheapest way from Osaka to Beppu?

MOL Sunflower overnight ferry at 15,390 yen, taking 11 h 50 min at the fastest.

How far is Osaka from Beppu?

672.1 km by JR's fare distance between Shin-Osaka Station and Beppu Station.