What is the cheapest way to get from Himeji to Yufuin?

The cheapest way to get from Himeji to Yufuin is to drive which costs ¥9000 - ¥13000 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Himeji to Yufuin?

The fastest way to get from Himeji to Yufuin is to train and bus via Fukuoka which takes 5h 7m and costs ¥14000 - ¥23000.

Is there a direct train between Himeji and Yufuin?

No, there is no direct train from Himeji to Yufuin. However, there are services departing from Himeji and arriving at Yufuin via Kokura and Oita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Himeji to Yufuin?

The distance between Himeji and Yufuin is 591 km. The road distance is 533.6 km.

How do I travel from Himeji to Yufuin without a car?

The best way to get from Himeji to Yufuin without a car is to train and bus via Fukuoka which takes 5h 7m and costs ¥14000 - ¥23000.

How long does it take to get from Himeji to Yufuin?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Himeji to Yufuin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Himeji to Yufuin train from?

Himeji to Yufuin train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Himeji station.

Where does the Himeji to Yufuin train arrive?

Himeji to Yufuin train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kokura station.

Can I drive from Himeji to Yufuin?

Yes, the driving distance between Himeji to Yufuin is 534 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Himeji to Yufuin.

Where can I stay near Yufuin?

There are 602+ hotels available in Yufuin.

Himeji to Yufuin - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Himeji to Yufuin by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Fukuoka
best
1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayama
2. Take the train from Okayama to Hakata
3. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center
5h 7m
¥14,706–22,196
Drive 533.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Himeji to Yufuin533.6 km
7h 9m
¥9,014–13,020
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Sannomiya
2. Take the bus from Sannomiya Bus Terminal to Chuo-Dori
3. Take the train from Oita to Yufuin
13h 20m
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Oita Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin-Ōsaka Station
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT)ITM - OIT
3. Take the bus from Oita Airport to Yufuin Station
5h 14m
¥18,753–34,209
Train
1. Take the train from Himeji to Kokura
2. Take the train from Kokura to Ōita
3. Take the train from Oita to Yufuin
5h 17m
¥15,622–22,235
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin-Ōsaka Station
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)ITM - FUK
3. Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center
6h 23m
¥15,103–41,509
Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Naruto
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)TKS - FUK
3. Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center
6h 57m
¥22,260–45,466
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train
1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin-Ōsaka Station
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)ITM - KMJ
3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kurume
4. Take the train from Kurume to Yufuin
8h 3m
¥19,503–42,059

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT) flights

49Weekly Planes

1h 2mAverage Duration

¥9,317Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Himeji to Yufuin.

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Distance: 591.2 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Yufuin, Japan?

You can take a train from Himeji to Yufuin via Kokura, Ōita, and Oita in around 5h 17m.

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