What is the cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Yufuin?

The cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Yufuin is to drive which costs ¥11000 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Yufuin?

The fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Yufuin is to fly and bus which takes 5h 5m and costs ¥16000 - ¥31000.

Is there a direct train between Nara-shi and Yufuin?

No, there is no direct train from Nara-shi to Yufuin. However, there are services departing from Yamato-Saidaiji and arriving at Yufuin via Kyōto, Kokura and Oita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Nara-shi to Yufuin?

The distance between Nara-shi and Yufuin is 740 km. The road distance is 651.3 km.

How do I travel from Nara-shi to Yufuin without a car?

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Yufuin without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs ¥18000 - ¥28000.

How long does it take to get from Nara-shi to Yufuin?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Nara-shi to Yufuin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nara-shi to Yufuin train from?

Nara-shi to Yufuin train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Where does the Nara-shi to Yufuin train arrive?

Nara-shi to Yufuin train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kokura station.

Can I drive from Nara-shi to Yufuin?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara-shi to Yufuin is 651 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Nara-shi to Yufuin.

Where can I stay near Yufuin?

There are 638+ hotels available in Yufuin.

Nara-shi to Yufuin - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Nara-shi to Yufuin by train, bus, car ferry, 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 Kyōto to Kokura
2. Take the train from Kokura to Ōita
3. Take the train from Oita to Yufuin
6h 45m
¥18,212–27,874
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kintetsu Namba West Gate to Chuo-DoriSorin
2. Take the train from Oita to Yufuin[37136] JR Kyudai
14h 7m
¥8,861–17,559
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Nara to BentenchōYamatoji Rapid Service / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Osaka Nanko Cosmo to Beppu
16h 4m
Drive 651.3 km
1. Drive from Nara-shi to Yufuin651.3 km
8h 41m
¥11,124–16,068
Train via Kurume
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to KurumeSakura
2. Take the train from Kurume to YufuinYufuin No Mori / ...
7h 2m
¥16,891–24,229
Fly Osaka International Airport to Oita Airport, bus
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT)ITM - OIT
2. Take the bus from Oita Airport to Yufuin Station
5h 5m
¥16,686–30,930
Fly Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka Airport, bus
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)ITM - FUK
2. Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center
6h 14m
¥13,036–37,230
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Oita Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Station
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Oita Airport (OIT)NGO - OIT
3. Take the bus from Oita Airport to Yufuin Station
6h 27m
¥27,212–36,324
Fly Osaka International Airport to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)ITM - KMJ
2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kurume
3. Take the train from Kurume to Yufuin
7h 57m
¥18,986–44,280

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

49Weekly Planes

1h 2mAverage Duration

¥9,421Cheapest Price

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Distance: 739.8 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Nara-shi, Japan and Yufuin, Japan?

You can take a train from Yamato-Saidaiji to Yufuin via Kyōto, Kokura, Ōita, and Oita in around 6h 45m.

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