There are 5 ways to get from Kyushu to Yamaguchi by train, bus, or car
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Train via Kurume
best- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Shin Yamaguchitrain
5h 55mDrive 215.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyushu to Yamaguchicar 215.4 km
3h 12m¥3,692–5,332Bus, train
- Take the bus from Uchinomaki to Tsuetatebus
- Take the bus from Tsuetate Onsen to Hakata Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Yamaguchitrain
6h 3m¥6,230–8,200Train
- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Bepputrain
- Take the train from Beppu to Kokuratrain
- Take the train from Kokura to Shin Yamaguchitrain
6h 9mBus
- Take the bus from Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus Kosoku Fukuoka
- Take the bus from Fukuoka Tenjin to Yudaonsendobus Fukuoka Yamaguchi Liner
8h 59m¥7,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyushu to Yamaguchi is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kyushu to Yamaguchi is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyushu to Yamaguchi. However, there are services departing from Uchinomaki and arriving at Yudaonsendo via Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae and Fukuoka Tenjin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyushu to Yamaguchi. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Yamaguchi via Higoozu, Kumamoto, Shin Tosu and Shin-Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Kyushu and Yamaguchi is 289 km. The road distance is 215.4 km.
The best way to get from Kyushu to Yamaguchi without a car is to train via Kurume which takes 5h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Kyushu to Yamaguchi, including transfers.
Kyushu to Yamaguchi bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae station.
Kyushu to Yamaguchi train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Aso(Kumamoto) station.
The best way to get from Kyushu to Yamaguchi is to train via Kurume which takes 5h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7200 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Kyushu, Japan and Yamaguchi, Japan?
You can take a bus from Asoshi Shokokai Mae to Yamaguchi via Aso Sta., Aso(Kumamoto), Higoozu, Kumamoto, Shin Tosu, and Shin-Yamaguchi in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uchinomaki to Yudaonsendo via Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae, Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal, and Fukuoka Tenjin in around 8h 59m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozu
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Beppu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-09-1121
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Uchinomaki to Tsuetate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–1,300
- Website
- Sanko Bus
Bus from Tsuetate Onsen to Hakata Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Minamioguni-Machi Yakuba-Mae to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyushu to Yamaguchi bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal station.
Kyushu to Yamaguchi train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Higoozu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyushu to Yamaguchi is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Kyushu to Yamaguchi.
There are 68+ hotels available in Yamaguchi.

