There are 4 ways to get from Yamaguchi to Yufuin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kokuratrain
- Take the train from Kokura to Ōitatrain
- Take the train from Oita to Yufuintrain
4h 43mDrive 186.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Yamaguchi to Yufuincar 186.9 km
2h 39m¥3,250–4,694Bus
- Take the bus from Yudaonsendo to Hakata BTbus Fukuoka Yamaguchi Liner
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Centerbus Yufuin
6h 52m¥5,300–6,500Train via Kurume
- Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kurumetrain Sakura
- Take the train from Kurume to Yufuintrain Yufuin No Mori / ...
4h 57m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamaguchi to Yufuin is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Yamaguchi to Yufuin is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamaguchi to Yufuin. However, there are services departing from Yudaonsendo and arriving at Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamaguchi to Yufuin. However, there are services departing from Yamaguchi and arriving at Yufuin via Shin Yamaguchi, Kokura and Oita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Yamaguchi and Yufuin is 253 km. The road distance is 186.9 km.
The best way to get from Yamaguchi to Yufuin without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Yamaguchi to Yufuin, including transfers.
Yamaguchi to Yufuin bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Yudaonsendo station.
Yamaguchi to Yufuin train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Yamaguchi station.
The best way to get from Yamaguchi to Yufuin is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥6500 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Yamaguchi, Japan and Yufuin, Japan?
You can take a train from Yamaguchi to Yufuin via Shin Yamaguchi, Kokura, Ōita, and Oita in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yudaonsendo to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center via Hakata Bus Terminal in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kokura to Ōita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Oita to Yufuin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kurume to Yufuin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Yudaonsendo to Hakata BT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.j-server.com
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,300
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamaguchi to Yufuin bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Hakata BT station.
Yamaguchi to Yufuin train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamaguchi to Yufuin is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Yamaguchi to Yufuin.
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