What is the cheapest way to get from Hokkaido to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Hokkaido to Kobe is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥29000 and takes 23h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hokkaido to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Hokkaido to Kobe is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs ¥12000 - ¥85000.

Is there a direct train between Hokkaido and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Hokkaido to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Shin Kobe via Shin Hakodate Hokuto, Morioka and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

How far is it from Hokkaido to Kobe?

The distance between Hokkaido and Kobe is 1080 km.

How do I travel from Hokkaido to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Hokkaido to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 15h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Hokkaido to Kobe?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Hokkaido to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hokkaido to Kobe train from?

Hokkaido to Kobe train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.

Train or fly from Hokkaido to Kobe?

The best way to get from Hokkaido to Kobe is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs ¥12000 - ¥85000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 15h 2m.

Where does the Hokkaido to Kobe train arrive?

Hokkaido to Kobe train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Hokkaido to Kobe - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Hokkaido to Kobe by plane, train, car ferry, car, bus, or night bus

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Fly New Chitose Airport to Kobe
best
1. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Kobe (UKB)plane CTS - UKB
3h 29m
¥12,436–80,556
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Otaru to Maizurucarferry
2. Drive from Maizuru to Kobecar
23h 25m
¥2,573–28,928
Train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
2. Take the train from Shin Hakodate Hokuto to Moriokatrain
3. Take the train from Morioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Kobetrain
15h 2m
Bus, train, nightbus
1. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 新函館北斗駅前bus
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Shichinohe-Towadatrain
3. Take the night bus from Shichinohe-Towada to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitnightbus
4. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kobe Sannomiyabus
28h 11m
¥20,600–35,700
Fly Hakodate Airport to Osaka International Airport
1. Fly from Hakodate Airport (HKD) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HKD - ITM
3h 54m
¥22,060–81,546
Fly New Chitose Airport to Osaka International Airport
1. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane CTS - ITM
3h 57m
¥16,076–56,406
Fly Memanbetsu Airport to Osaka International Airport
1. Fly from Memanbetsu Airport (MMB) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MMB - ITM
4h 42m
¥35,845–97,166

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Kobe (UKB) flights

98Weekly Planes

2h 51mAverage Duration

¥12,774Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,079.6 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Hokkaido, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

AIRDO, Skymark Airlines, and All Nippon Airways fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Kobe (UKB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sapporo to Shin Kobe via Shin Hakodate Hokuto, Morioka, and Tōkyō Station in around 15h 2m.

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