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Car ferry MOL Sunflower 商船三井さんふらわあ

Osaka (Nankō) – Beppu 大阪(南港) - 別府

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How often1 overnight sailing a day each wayDetails below
CrossingAbout 11 h 50 min to 12 h
Adult fare¥15,390Adult, one way, Private Bed (standard fare, cheapest class on this route), A period Oct–Dec 2026; B/C/D periods 17,800–22,700
BookingBooking recommended

Route line from OpenStreetMap. Port positions from OpenStreetMap.

Boats P

BoatHow oftenCrossing
Car ferry1 overnight sailing a day each way: Osaka 19:05 (Fri and Sat 20:05), Beppu 18:45 (Fri and Sat 19:20)About 11 h 50 min to 12 h

Carries cars, motorbikes and bicycles (see the operator for vehicle fares).

Fares P

Adult, one way, Private Bed (standard fare, cheapest class on this route), A period Oct–Dec 2026; B/C/D periods 17,800–22,700¥15,390

One way, as published by the operator; fuel surcharges and seasonal fares may apply.

Tickets and booking P

Booking recommended. Reservations open 3 months ahead at 9:00 (phone or online; online until 12:00 on the day of sailing). You can board without one only if cabins or berths are still free on the day.

Where to buy

Paying: Online bookings are paid in advance (credit card, convenience store or Pay-easy). Phone bookings in normal periods can pay on the day at the port window in cash or by card (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, Diners and others).

Ports

  1. Sunflower Terminal Osaka, Terminal 1 (Nankō) さんふらわあターミナル(大阪)第1ターミナル
    Nearest station is Trade Center-mae on the Osaka Metro New Tram (not Ferry Terminal station); about 20 min from Hommachi via Cosmosquare
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  2. Sunflower Terminal Beppu さんふらわあターミナル(別府)
    About 15 min by bus from JR Beppu Station (stop "Sunflower Terminal Beppu-mae"), or about 10 min by taxi
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Good to know P

English names are the operator's own where it publishes them, otherwise romanised for this guide. Boats are often cancelled or changed in bad weather: check the operator's page on the day. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Sources and quotes checked 2026-10-11