What is the cheapest way to get from Ube to Hōfu?

The cheapest way to get from Ube to Hōfu is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ube to Hōfu?

The fastest way to get from Ube to Hōfu is to drive which takes 35 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.

Is there a direct train between Ube and Hōfu?

No, there is no direct train from Ube to Hōfu. However, there are services departing from Higashishinkawa and arriving at Hōfu via Shin-Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Ube to Hōfu?

The distance between Ube and Hōfu is 43 km. The road distance is 39.7 km.

How do I travel from Ube to Hōfu without a car?

The best way to get from Ube to Hōfu without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1400.

How long does it take to get from Ube to Hōfu?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Ube to Hōfu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ube to Hōfu train from?

Ube to Hōfu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Higashishinkawa station.

Where does the Ube to Hōfu train arrive?

Ube to Hōfu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Yamaguchi station.

Can I drive from Ube to Hōfu?

Yes, the driving distance between Ube to Hōfu is 40 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Ube to Hōfu.

Where can I stay near Hōfu?

There are 60+ hotels available in Hōfu.

Ube to Hōfu - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ube to Hōfu by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ube Airport to Shin-Yamaguchibus
2. Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Hōfutrain San-yō Line Local
1h 26m
¥1,210–1,340
Drive 39.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ube to Hōfucar 39.7 km
35 min
¥689–995
Train
1. Take the train from Higashishinkawa to Shin-Yamaguchitrain [32718] JR Ube / ...
2. Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Hōfutrain San-yō Line Local
1h 53m
¥718–1,010
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ube to Hōfutaxi 39.7 km
35 min
¥13,000–16,000

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Distance: 42.8 km
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Ube, Japan and Hōfu, Japan?

You can take a train from Higashishinkawa to Hōfu via Shin-Yamaguchi in around 1h 53m.

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