There are 4 ways to get from Kitakyushu to Yufuin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kokura to ŌitaSonic / ...
- Take the train from Oita to Yufuin[37136] JR Kyudai
3h 8m¥5,694–8,235Drive 101.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kitakyushu to Yufuin101.8 km
1h 34m¥1,733–2,504Bus
- Take the bus from 三萩野上り to 基山上り長崎駅前【高速】 / ...
- Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Yufuin-ekimae Bus CenterYufuin
3h 25m¥3,044–5,396Train, bus
- Take the train from Minamikokura to Nakatsu(Oita)
- Take the train from Nakatsu to Beppu
- Take the bus from Beppu Station to Yufutozanguchi
3h 52m
Kitakyushu to Yufuin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kitakyushu to Yufuin is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kitakyushu to Yufuin is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kitakyushu to Yufuin. However, there are services departing from 三萩野上り and arriving at Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center via Kosoku Kiyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kitakyushu to Yufuin. However, there are services departing from Kokura and arriving at Yufuin via Oita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Kitakyushu and Yufuin is 174 km. The road distance is 101.8 km.
The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Yufuin without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Kitakyushu to Yufuin, including transfers.
Kitakyushu to Yufuin bus services, operated by Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus, depart from 三萩野上り station.
Kitakyushu to Yufuin train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Kokura station.
The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Yufuin is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Kitakyushu, Japan and Yufuin, Japan?
You can take a train from Kokura to Yufuin via Ōita and Oita in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 三萩野上り to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center via Kosoku Kiyama in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Kokura to Ōita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥4,400–5,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥3,800–5,500
- Green Seat
- ¥5,500–7,500
Train from Oita to Yufuin
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,900
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,500–2,900
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Green Seat
- ¥2,200–3,000
Train from Nakatsu to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥3,100–3,500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,400–3,400
- Green Seat
- ¥3,200–4,300
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Oita to Yufuin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Minamikokura to Nakatsu(Oita)
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Nakatsu to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 095-822-5141
- Website
- keneibus.jp
Bus from 三萩野上り to 基山上り
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- keneibus.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,300
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0977-23-0141
- Website
- kamenoibus.com
Bus from Beppu Station to Yufutozanguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥940
- Schedules at
- kamenoibus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kitakyushu to Yufuin bus services, operated by Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus, arrive at 基山上り station.
Kitakyushu to Yufuin train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Ōita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kitakyushu to Yufuin is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Kitakyushu to Yufuin.
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