Oita transport guide: Getting from Fukuoka and travelling within the prefecture

Compare the official transport options to Yufuin and Beppu, including JR limited express trains, express buses, the suspended Yufurin service, replacement routes and winter driving precautions.

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This page brings together Oita transport information in comparison tables. Fares, services and timetables can change by date. The information below comes from official pages checked on 2026-10-28; check the official websites again before departure.

Key points

Topic Official information Source
From Fukuoka to Yufuin and Beppu JR limited express Yufuin no Mori, or express bus (average 2 hours 47 minutes to Beppu; 2 hours 25 minutes to Yufuin; reservations required) JR Kyushu, SUNQ Pass
Beppu to Yufuin All services on the Yufurin sightseeing rapid bus have been suspended since 2026-10-17. The operator recommends route 36 from Beppu Station West Exit; a limited-period direct bus also runs until 2027-03-31 Kamenoi Bus
Winter driving Fog is possible on the Oita Expressway year-round, and winter tyre restrictions may apply in winter NEXCO West Japan

Where to go and how to get there

Destination Transport Detailed article
From Fukuoka to Beppu and Yufuin Limited express or highway bus Transport from Fukuoka to Beppu and Yufuin
Yufuin town Walking Yufuin walking guide
Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge Official information only describes driving: about 20 minutes from Kokonoe IC Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge guide
Road-trip route From Fukuoka via Kokonoe, Kurokawa and Yufuin to Beppu Central Kyushu road trip

For an overview of rail and passes, see Kyushu Shinkansen and limited express trains and the Kyushu transport pass comparison. Return to the Oita travel guide.

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