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How to get fromKobe to Yufuinby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kobe to Yufuin by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Fukuoka

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Hakata Fukuokatrain train Nozomi / ...
    2. Take the train from Hakata to Yufuintrain train Yufuin No Mori / ...
    5h 34m
    ¥26,579–35,514

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sannomiya Bus Terminal to Beppu Kitahamabus bus Sorin
    11h 23m
    ¥8,740–14,740

  3. Drive 589.3 km

    1. Drive from Kobe to Yufuincar car 589.3 km
    8h 2m
    ¥10,515–15,188

  4. Fly to Oita Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT)plane plane ITM - OIT
    2. Take the bus from Oita Airport to Yufuin Stationbus bus
    4h 33m
    ¥13,433–28,620

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kokuratrain train
    2. Take the train from Kokura to Ōitatrain train
    3. Take the train from Oita to Yufuintrain train
    5h 34m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Hakata Fukuokatrain train Kodama / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Centerbus bus Yufuin
    8h 11m

  7. Fly to Fukuoka Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane ITM - FUK
    2. Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Centerbus bus
    5h 46m
    ¥14,943–28,020

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,774Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 652.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Shin Kobe to Yufuin via Hakata Fukuoka and Hakata in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Sannomiya Bus Terminal to Beppu Kitahama once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–14,000 and the journey takes 9h 11m.

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