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

The cheapest way to get from Yufuin to Unzen is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yufuin to Unzen is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.

Is there a direct train between Yufuin and Unzen?

No, there is no direct train from Yufuin to Unzen. However, there are services departing from Yufuin and arriving at Azuma via Tosu, Takeo-Onsen and Isahaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Yufuin to Unzen?

The distance between Yufuin and Unzen is 220 km. The road distance is 193.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Yufuin to Unzen without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs ¥8000 - ¥12000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Yufuin to Unzen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yufuin to Unzen train from?

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

Train or bus from Yufuin to Unzen?

The best way to get from Yufuin to Unzen is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs ¥8000 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Yufuin to Unzen train arrive?

Yufuin to Unzen train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Tosu station.

Can I drive from Yufuin to Unzen?

Yes, the driving distance between Yufuin to Unzen is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Yufuin to Unzen.

Where can I stay near Unzen?

There are 68+ hotels available in Unzen.

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

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

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 Tosu
2. Take the train from Tosu to Takeo-Onsen
3. Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahaya
4h 57m
¥7,991–11,810
Drive 193.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Yufuin to Unzen193.1 km
2h 48m
¥3,268–4,720
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center to Kosoku KiyamaYufuin
2. Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to KawabataShimabara
5h 31m
¥3,646–6,650
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Yufuin Station Bus Center to Kumamoto StationKyushu Odan Bus / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Kumamoto Port to Shimabara Ferry Terminal
8h 43m
¥6,300–6,850

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 220.3 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Yufuin to Azuma via Tosu, Takeo-Onsen, and Isahaya in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center to Azuma via Kosoku Kiyama, Kawabata, and Aino(Nagasaki) in around 5h 31m.

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