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

The cheapest way to get from Yufuin to Sakurajima is to drive which costs ¥4900 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yufuin to Sakurajima is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7500.

How far is it from Yufuin to Sakurajima?

The distance between Yufuin and Sakurajima is 339 km. The road distance is 285.1 km.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Yufuin to Sakurajima, including transfers.

Can I drive from Yufuin to Sakurajima?

Yes, the driving distance between Yufuin to Sakurajima is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Yufuin to Sakurajima.

Where can I stay near Sakurajima?

There are 148+ hotels available in Sakurajima.

Yufuin to Sakurajima - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Yufuin to Sakurajima by train, car ferry, bus, 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, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Yufuin to Kurumetrain
2. Take the train from Kurume to Kagoshima-Chūōtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Kagoshima Port to Sakurajima Portcarferry
4h 15m
Drive 285.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Yufuin to Sakurajimacar 285.1 km
4h 29m
¥4,943–7,140
Bus, car ferry via Chikushino
1. Take the bus from Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center to Kosoku Kiyamabus
2. Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Kagoshima Honkoubus
3. Take the car ferry from Kagoshima Port to Sakurajima Portcarferry
7h 27m
¥5,087–10,695
Train, fly, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Yufuin to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)plane FUK - KOJ
3. Take the bus from Kagoshima Airport to Tenmonkanbus
4. Take the car ferry from Kagoshima Port to Sakurajima Portcarferry
5h 54m
¥35,735–45,505
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Yufuin Station Bus Center to Mashiki ICbus
2. Take the bus from Mashiki-Inter-Guchi to Kagoshima Honkōbus
3. Take the car ferry from Kagoshima Port to Sakurajima Portcarferry
8h 57m
¥9,558–9,645

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) flights

7Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

¥15,826Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Yufuin to Sakurajima.

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Distance: 339.2 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Yufuin, Japan and Sakurajima, Kagoshima-ken, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Yufuin to Sakurajima. However, you can take the train to Kurume, take the train to Kagoshima-Chūō, drive to Kagoshima Port, take the car ferry to Sakurajima Port, then drive to Sakurajima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center to Sakurajima via Kosoku Kiyama, Kagoshima Honkou, Kagoshima Port, and Sakurajima Port in around 7h 27m.

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