What is the cheapest way to get from Yufuin to Kumamoto?

The cheapest way to get from Yufuin to Kumamoto is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yufuin to Kumamoto?

The fastest way to get from Yufuin to Kumamoto is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.

Is there a direct bus between Yufuin and Kumamoto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Yufuin Station Bus Center station and arriving at Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Yufuin and Kumamoto?

No, there is no direct train from Yufuin to Kumamoto. However, there are services departing from Yufuin and arriving at Kumamoto via Kurume. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Yufuin to Kumamoto?

The distance between Yufuin and Kumamoto is 165 km. The road distance is 102.9 km.

How do I travel from Yufuin to Kumamoto without a car?

The best way to get from Yufuin to Kumamoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥6000 - ¥28000.

How long does it take to get from Yufuin to Kumamoto?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Yufuin to Kumamoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yufuin to Kumamoto bus from?

Yufuin to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center station.

Where do I catch the Yufuin to Kumamoto train from?

Yufuin to Kumamoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Yufuin station.

Train or bus from Yufuin to Kumamoto?

The best way to get from Yufuin to Kumamoto is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥6000 - ¥28000. Alternatively, you can bus via Chikushino, which costs ¥3100 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Yufuin to Kumamoto bus arrive?

Yufuin to Kumamoto bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.

Where does the Yufuin to Kumamoto train arrive?

Yufuin to Kumamoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Kurume station.

Can I drive from Yufuin to Kumamoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Yufuin to Kumamoto is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Yufuin to Kumamoto.

Where can I stay near Kumamoto?

There are 370+ hotels available in Kumamoto.

Yufuin to Kumamoto - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Yufuin to Kumamoto by train, bus, or car

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 Yufuin to Kurumetrain Yufuin No Mori / ...
2. Take the train from Kurume to Kumamototrain Sakura
2h 33m
¥6,129–27,405
Drive 102.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Yufuin to Kumamotocar 102.9 km
1h 34m
¥1,769–2,555
Bus via Chikushino
1. Take the bus from Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center to Kosoku Kiyamabus Yufuin
2. Take the bus from Kiyama AP to Tōricho-sujibus Hinokuni
2h 50m
¥3,146–5,750
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yufuin Station Bus Center to Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminalbus Kyushu Odan Bus / ...
4h 1m
¥5,000

Yufuin to Kumamoto by bus

33Weekly Buses

4h 1mAverage Duration

¥5,000Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Yufuin to Kumamoto.

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Distance: 164.7 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Yufuin to Kumamoto via Kurume in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center to Tōricho-suji via Kiyama AP in around 2h 50m.

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