There are 3 ways to get from Arita to Yufuin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arita to Tosutrain Midori / ...
- Take the train from Tosu to Yufuintrain Yufuin No Mori / ...
3h 45mDrive 163.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Arita to Yufuincar 163.1 km
2h 6m¥2,797–4,040Bus
- Take the bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyamabus Sasebo
- Take the bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Centerbus Yufuin
5h 19m¥3,284–5,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arita to Yufuin is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Arita to Yufuin is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Arita to Yufuin. However, there are services departing from Sasebo and arriving at Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center via Kosoku Kiyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Arita to Yufuin. However, there are services departing from Arita and arriving at Yufuin via Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Arita and Yufuin is 173 km. The road distance is 163.1 km.
The best way to get from Arita to Yufuin without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Arita to Yufuin, including transfers.
Arita to Yufuin bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Sasebo station.
Arita to Yufuin train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Arita station.
The best way to get from Arita to Yufuin is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Arita, Saga, Japan and Yufuin, Japan?
You can take a train from Arita to Yufuin via Tosu in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arita to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center via Sasebo, Sasebo, and Kosoku Kiyama in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Arita to Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Tosu to Yufuin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Sasebo to Kosoku Kiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,600
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Kosoku Kiyama to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,300
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Arita to Yufuin bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Kosoku Kiyama station.
Arita to Yufuin train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arita to Yufuin is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Arita to Yufuin.
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