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

The cheapest way to get from Kagoshima to Yufuin is to drive which costs ¥4500 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kagoshima to Yufuin is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct bus between Kagoshima and Yufuin?

No, there is no direct bus from Kagoshima station to Yufuin. However, there are services departing from Kagoshima Chuo Station and arriving at Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center via Kosoku Kiyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Kagoshima and Yufuin?

No, there is no direct train from Kagoshima to Yufuin. However, there are services departing from Kagoshima-Chuo and arriving at Yufuin via Kurume. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Kagoshima to Yufuin?

The distance between Kagoshima and Yufuin is 324 km. The road distance is 269.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kagoshima to Yufuin without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Kagoshima to Yufuin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kagoshima to Yufuin bus from?

Kagoshima to Yufuin bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Kagoshima Chuo Station.

Where do I catch the Kagoshima to Yufuin train from?

Kagoshima to Yufuin train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kagoshima-Chuo station.

Train or bus from Kagoshima to Yufuin?

The best way to get from Kagoshima to Yufuin is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Kagoshima to Yufuin bus arrive?

Kagoshima to Yufuin bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.

Where does the Kagoshima to Yufuin train arrive?

Kagoshima to Yufuin train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kurume station.

Can I drive from Kagoshima to Yufuin?

Yes, the driving distance between Kagoshima to Yufuin is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Kagoshima to Yufuin.

Where can I stay near Yufuin?

There are 608+ hotels available in Yufuin.

Kagoshima to Yufuin - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Kagoshima 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
best
1. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to KurumeTsubame / ...
2. Take the train from Kurume to YufuinYufuin No Mori / ...
4h 12m
¥9,374–13,220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kagoshima Chuo Station to Kosoku KiyamaSakurajima
2. Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Yufuin-ekimae Bus CenterYufuin
6h 42m
¥4,500–11,299
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kagoshima-Chuo to KumamotoTsubame / ...
2. Take the bus from Kumamoto Station to Yufuin Station Bus CenterKyushu Odan Bus / ...
6h 23m
¥9,922–12,146
Drive 269.8 km
1. Drive from Kagoshima to Yufuin269.8 km
3h 49m
¥4,592–6,633
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)KOJ - FUK
2. Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center
5h 29m
¥16,543–42,150

Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 56mAverage Duration

¥13,354Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kagoshima to Yufuin.

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Distance: 323.7 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Kagoshima-Chuo to Yufuin via Kurume in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kagoshima Chuo Station to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center via Kosoku Kiyama in around 6h 42m.

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