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

The cheapest way to get from Iwate to Kobe is to train and night bus which costs ¥12000 - ¥19000 and takes 15h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iwate to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs ¥14000 - ¥29000.

Is there a direct bus between Iwate and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Iwate to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Iwatemachi Omachi and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya via Morioka and Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Iwate and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Iwate to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Iwate-Numakunai and arriving at Shin Kobe via Morioka and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Iwate to Kobe?

The distance between Iwate and Kobe is 1073 km. The road distance is 963.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Iwate to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Iwate to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iwate to Kobe bus from?

Iwate to Kobe bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Morioka station.

Where do I catch the Iwate to Kobe train from?

Iwate to Kobe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Morioka station.

Train or bus from Iwate to Kobe?

The best way to get from Iwate to Kobe is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥26000 and takes 19h 3m.

Where does the Iwate to Kobe bus arrive?

Iwate to Kobe bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

Where does the Iwate to Kobe train arrive?

Iwate to Kobe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Iwate to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Iwate to Kobe is 964 km. It takes approximately 12h 58m to drive from Iwate to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

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There are 10 ways to get from Iwate to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Morioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Yamabiko / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
8h 42m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Morioka to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kobe Sannomiyabus Wk184 / ...
19h 3m
¥10,671–25,696
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Morioka to Sendaitrain Komachi
2. Take the night bus from Sendai Station to Ōsakanightbus Forest
15h 19m
¥12,501–18,963
Drive 963.7 km
1. Drive from Iwate to Kobecar 963.7 km
12h 58m
¥16,561–23,921
Train to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Moriokatrain
2. Fly from Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HNA - ITM
5h 13m
Train to Misawa, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Hachinohetrain
2. Fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MSJ - ITM
5h 48m
Train to Akita Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Morioka to Akitatrain
2. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane AXT - ITM
7h 46m
¥15,694–45,499
Train to Sendai Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Morioka to Sendaitrain
2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane SDJ - UKB
5h 49m
¥14,241–28,213
Train, train to Aomori, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Ninohetrain
2. Take the train from Ninohe to Shin-Aomoritrain
3. Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane AOJ - ITM
7h 28m
Train to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, fly to Komaki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Moriokatrain
2. Fly from Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane HNA - NKM
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Kobetrain
7h

Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,072.9 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from Iwate-Numakunai to Shin Kobe via Morioka and Tōkyō Station in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iwatemachi Omachi to Kobe Sannomiya via Morioka, Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit, and Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit in around 19h 3m.

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