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How to get fromKobe to Fukuokaby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Fukuoka by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Hakata Fukuokatrain train Nozomi / ...
    2h 20m
    ¥7,500–11,000

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus night bus Jh1551
    9h 25m
    ¥4,400–18,000

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sannomiya Bus Terminal to Nakatsu Sunrise Hotelbus bus Sorin
    2. Take the train from Nakatsu to Hakatatrain train Sonic / ...
    9h 27m

  4. Drive 559.9 km

    1. Drive from Kobe to Fukuokacar car 559.9 km
    7h 20m
    ¥9,714–14,031

  5. Fly from Osaka International Airport

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane ITM - FUK
    2h 53m
    ¥11,883–20,070

  6. Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus bus
    2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane TKS - FUK
    3h 41m
    ¥21,592–41,105

Kobe to Fukuoka by train

Calendar147Weekly Trains
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥7,500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Kobe to Hakata Fukuoka every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 20m. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal 3 times a week. Tickets cost ¥4,400–18,000 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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