There are 4 ways to get from Mount Aso to Yufu by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Oitatrain [188397] Ltd. Exp. Kyushu Odan Tokkyu 3
- Take the train from Oita to Tenjinyamatrain [37136] JR Kyudai / ...
4h 30mDrive 71.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Mount Aso to Yufucar 71.6 km
1h 28m¥1,243–1,795Bus
- Take the bus from Aso Station to Yufuin Station Bus Centerbus Kyushu Odan Bus
4h 58m¥5,026–5,826Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mount Aso to Yufutaxi 71.6 km
1h 28m¥22,000–27,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Aso to Yufu is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Aso to Yufu is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Aso to Yufu station. However, there are services departing from Asosanjo Terminal and arriving at Yufuin Station Bus Center via Aso Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Aso to Yufu. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Tenjinyama via Oita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Mount Aso and Yufu is 136 km. The road distance is 71.6 km.
The best way to get from Mount Aso to Yufu without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Mount Aso to Yufu, including transfers.
Mount Aso to Yufu bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Station.
Mount Aso to Yufu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Aso(Kumamoto) station.
The best way to get from Mount Aso to Yufu is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Mount Aso, Japan and Yufu, Japan?
You can take a bus from Asosanjo Terminal to Tenjinyama via Aso Sta., Aso(Kumamoto), and Oita in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Aso Station to Yufuin Station Bus Center 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,826 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Oita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Oita to Tenjinyama
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Aso Station to Yufuin Station Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,826
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- ¥22,000–27,000
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More Questions & Answers
Mount Aso to Yufu bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Yufuin Station Bus Center.
Mount Aso to Yufu train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Oita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Aso to Yufu is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Mount Aso to Yufu.
There are 737+ hotels available in Yufu.

