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

The cheapest way to get from Iwakuni to Kobe is to train which costs ¥4600 - ¥7000 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iwakuni to Kobe is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥4600 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct bus between Iwakuni and Kobe?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Iwakuni Station station and arriving at Sannomiya BT. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Iwakuni and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Iwakuni to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Iwakuni and arriving at Shin Kobe via Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Iwakuni to Kobe?

The distance between Iwakuni and Kobe is 316 km. The road distance is 337.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Iwakuni to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥4600 - ¥7000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Iwakuni to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iwakuni to Kobe bus from?

Iwakuni to Kobe bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Iwakuni Station.

Where do I catch the Iwakuni to Kobe train from?

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

Where does the Iwakuni to Kobe bus arrive?

Iwakuni to Kobe bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Sannomiya BT station.

Where does the Iwakuni to Kobe train arrive?

Iwakuni to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.

Can I drive from Iwakuni to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Iwakuni to Kobe is 338 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Iwakuni to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Iwakuni to Kobe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Iwakuni to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Iwakuni to Hiroshimatrain San-yō Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
2h 32m
¥4,650–6,902
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Iwakuni Shiyakusho to Hiroshima BCbus
2. Take the bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Okayama Station West Gatebus
3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Kobetrain
5h 45m
¥5,850–6,650
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Iwakuni Station to Sannomiya BTnightbus Karst
7h 24m
¥7,000–9,500
Drive 337.9 km
1. Drive from Iwakuni to Kobecar 337.9 km
4h 31m
¥5,804–8,384
Train via Mihara
1. Take the train from Iwakuni to Miharatrain San-yō Line Local
2. Take the train from Mihara to Shin Kobetrain Kodama
4h 55m

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Distance: 316.1 km
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Iwakuni to Shin Kobe via Hiroshima in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Iwakuni Station to Sannomiya BT once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,000–9,500 and the journey takes 7h 24m.

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