There are 3 ways to get from Shimonoseki 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 52m¥5,694–8,235Drive 117.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Shimonoseki to Yufuin117.5 km
1h 52m¥2,000–2,889Bus
- Take the bus from Shimonoseki Station to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus TerminalFukufuku
- Take the bus from Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin to Yufuin-ekimae Bus CenterYufuin
4h 57m¥3,459–5,275
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimonoseki to Yufuin is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Shimonoseki to Yufuin is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimonoseki station to Yufuin. However, there are services departing from Shimonoseki Station and arriving at Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center via Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimonoseki to Yufuin. However, there are services departing from Shimonoseki and arriving at Yufuin via Kokura and Oita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Shimonoseki and Yufuin is 185 km. The road distance is 117.5 km.
The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Yufuin without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Shimonoseki to Yufuin, including transfers.
Shimonoseki to Yufuin bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Shimonoseki Station.
Shimonoseki to Yufuin train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Kokura station.
The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Yufuin is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Shimonoseki, Japan and Yufuin, Japan?
You can take a train from Shimonoseki to Yufuin via Kokura, Ōita, and Oita in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shimonoseki Station to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center via Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin in around 4h 57m.
- 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
- 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/
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Shimonoseki Station to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–3,300
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shimonoseki to Yufuin bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal station.
Shimonoseki to Yufuin train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Ōita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimonoseki to Yufuin is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Shimonoseki to Yufuin.
There are 632+ hotels available in Yufuin.