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How to get fromKyoto to Yufuinby train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Yufuin by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kokuratrain train
    2. Take the train from Kokura to Ōitatrain train
    3. Take the train from Oita to Yufuintrain train
    6h 45m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Beppu Kitahamabus bus Sorin
    13h 43m
    ¥8,740–14,740

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Osaka Nanko Cosmo to Beppucarferry car ferry
    15h 58m
    ¥13,008–19,371

  4. Drive 653.3 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Yufuincar car 653.3 km
    8h 34m
    ¥11,201–16,179

  5. 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 47m
    ¥12,989–27,060

  6. 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 Fukuoka Airport International Terminal to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Centerbus bus
    6h 23m
    ¥13,439–25,810

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 707.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Kyōto to Yufuin via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Kokura, Ōita, and Oita in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Beppu Kitahama once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–14,000 and the journey takes 11h 31m.

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