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

The cheapest way to get from Yamaguchi to Hōfu is to drive which costs ¥340 - ¥500 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamaguchi to Hōfu is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs ¥7000 - ¥8500.

Is there a direct bus between Yamaguchi and Hōfu?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Showacho and arriving at 八王子. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Yamaguchi and Hōfu?

No, there is no direct train from Yamaguchi to Hōfu. However, there are services departing from Yamaguchi and arriving at Hōfu via Shin-Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Yamaguchi to Hōfu?

The distance between Yamaguchi and Hōfu is 17 km. The road distance is 19.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamaguchi to Hōfu without a car is to bus which takes 36 min and costs ¥160 - ¥1900.

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

The bus from Showacho to 八王子 takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Yamaguchi to Hōfu bus from?

Yamaguchi to Hōfu bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Showacho station.

Where do I catch the Yamaguchi to Hōfu train from?

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

Train or bus from Yamaguchi to Hōfu?

The best way to get from Yamaguchi to Hōfu is to bus which takes 36 min and costs ¥160 - ¥1900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥500 - ¥800 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Yamaguchi to Hōfu bus arrive?

Yamaguchi to Hōfu bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at 八王子 station.

Where does the Yamaguchi to Hōfu train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Yamaguchi to Hōfu?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamaguchi to Hōfu is 20 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Yamaguchi to Hōfu.

Where can I stay near Hōfu?

There are 60+ hotels available in Hōfu.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Showacho to 八王子bus 防長線
36 min
¥160–1,900
Train
1. Take the train from Yamaguchi to Shin-Yamaguchitrain Yamaguchi / ...
2. Take the train from Shin-Yamaguchi to Hōfutrain San-yō Line Local
1h 20m
¥534–755
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Yamaguchi to Hōfutaxi 19.7 km
18 min
¥7,000–8,500
Drive 19.7 km
1. Drive from Yamaguchi to Hōfucar 19.7 km
18 min
¥343–495

Yamaguchi to Hōfu by bus

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Distance: 16.7 km
Duration: 36 min

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

JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Showacho to 八王子 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥160–1,900 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yamaguchi to Hōfu via Shin-Yamaguchi in around 1h 20m.

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