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

The cheapest way to get from Kokura to Kobe is to train which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kokura to Kobe is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.

Is there a direct train between Kokura and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kokura and arriving at Shin Kobe. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Kokura to Kobe?

The distance between Kokura and Kobe is 465 km. The road distance is 494.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kokura to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.

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

The train from Kokura to Shin Kobe takes 2h 3m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kokura to Kobe train from?

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

Where does the Kokura to Kobe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kokura to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kokura to Kobe is 494 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Kokura to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Kokura to Kobe - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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

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1. Take the train from Kokura to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
2h 3m
¥6,500–9,500
Drive 494.1 km
1. Drive from Kokura to Kobecar 494.1 km
6h 37m
¥8,571–12,380
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
3h 22m
¥12,933–21,547
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane FUK - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
4h 5m
¥24,473–44,457
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
2. Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus
3. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OIT - ITM
5h 22m
Train, train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Kokura to Kumamototrain
2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
3. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
5h 20m

Kokura to Kobe by train

266Weekly Trains

2h 3mAverage Duration

¥6,500Cheapest Price

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Distance: 465.3 km
Duration: 2h 3m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kokura to Shin Kobe hourly. Tickets cost ¥6,500–9,500 and the journey takes 2h 3m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly.

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