Rome2Rio

How to get fromKobe to South Koreaby bus, plane, ferry, car, or train

Find Transport to South Korea

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to South Korea by bus, plane, ferry, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Kansai International Airport, fly to Daegu International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Daegu International Airport (TAE)plane plane KIX - TAE
    4h 42m
    ₩177,827–783,017

  2. Fly Kobe to Incheon International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane plane UKB - ICN
    2. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain train
    5h 24m
    ₩107,607–350,152

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry ferry Panstar Miracle Osaka
    2. Drive from Busan Int'l port to Seoulcar car
    22h 1m
    ₩249,379–606,326

  4. Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Incheon International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus bus
    2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane plane TKS - ICN
    3. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain train
    6h 50m
    ₩247,713–545,885

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Yonagobus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Sakaiminato to Donghaeferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Donghae City Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminalbus bus
    25h 7m
    ₩213,900–229,600

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Motomachi to Himejitrain train
    2. Take the train from Himeji to Yonagotrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Sakaiminato to Donghaeferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Donghae Station to Cheongnyangni Stationtrain train
    26h 48m
    ₩206,226–247,830

Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Daegu International Airport (TAE) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₩157,748Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Kobe to South Korea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 698.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and South Korea?

There is no direct connection from Kobe to South Korea. However, you can take the bus to Kansai Airport Terminal 1, walk to Kansai International Airport (KIX) airport, fly to Daegu International Airport (TAE), then take the taxi to Daegu. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kobe to Seoul via Osaka International Ferry Terminal and Busan Int'l port in around 22h 1m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around South Korea

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides