There are 3 ways to get from Shimonoseki to Yufuin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain Sonic / ...
- Take the train from Beppu to Yufuintrain Yufu / ...
3h 57mDrive 117 km
cheapest- Drive from Shimonoseki to Yufuincar 117 km
1h 53m¥1,787–2,580Bus
- Take the bus from Shimonoseki Station to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus Fukufuku
- Take the bus from Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Centerbus Yufuin
5h 2m¥3,752–5,437
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shimonoseki to Yufuin is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Shimonoseki to Yufuin is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimonoseki station to Yufuin. However, there are services departing from Shimonoseki Station and arriving at Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center via Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimonoseki to Yufuin. However, there are services departing from Shimonoseki and arriving at Yufuin via Kokura and Beppu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Shimonoseki and Yufuin is 185 km. The road distance is 117 km.
The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Yufuin without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Shimonoseki to Yufuin, including transfers.
Shimonoseki to Yufuin bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, depart from Shimonoseki Station.
Shimonoseki to Yufuin train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Kokura station.
The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Yufuin is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Shimonoseki, Japan and Yufuin, Japan?
You can take a train from Shimonoseki to Yufuin via Kokura and Beppu in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shimonoseki Station to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center via Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Kokura to Beppu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
Train from Beppu to Yufuin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Shimonoseki Station to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Nishitetsu Fukuoka Tenjin to Yufuin-ekimae Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Shimonoseki to Yufuin bus services, operated by Nishitetsu Bus, arrive at Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal station.
Shimonoseki to Yufuin train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Beppu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimonoseki to Yufuin is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Shimonoseki to Yufuin.
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