What is the cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station?

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station is to train which costs ¥9000 - ¥13000 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station?

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs ¥9000 - ¥13000.

Is there a direct bus between Kumamoto and Shin-Kōbe Station?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT and arriving at Sannomiya Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Shin-Kōbe Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Shin Kobe. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station?

The distance between Kumamoto and Shin-Kōbe Station is 619 km. The road distance is 649.7 km.

How do I travel from Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station without a car?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs ¥9000 - ¥13000.

How long does it take to get from Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station?

The train from Kumamoto to Shin Kobe takes 3h 12m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station bus from?

Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT station.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station train from?

Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station bus arrive?

Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Sannomiya Station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station is 650 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station.

Where can I stay near Shin-Kōbe Station?

There are 331+ hotels available in Shin-Kōbe Station.

Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station - 8 ways to travel via train, night bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
3h 12m
¥9,000–13,000
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Sannomiya Stationnightbus Sunrise
10h 56m
¥8,000–12,000
Drive 649.7 km
1. Drive from Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Stationcar 649.7 km
8h 24m
¥11,245–16,243
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
4h 38m
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
4h 27m
¥14,618–23,551
Train to Kagoshima Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain
2. Fly from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane KOJ - UKB
4h 25m
¥13,407–105,030
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane FUK - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus
5h 16m
¥26,298–44,901
Train, train to Nagasaki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Tosutrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Takeo-Onsentrain
3. Fly from Nagasaki Airport (NGS) to Kobe (UKB)plane NGS - UKB
6h 15m

Kumamoto to Shin-Kōbe Station by train

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3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 619.4 km
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Shin-Kōbe Station, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kumamoto to Shin Kobe every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥9,000–13,000 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Sannomiya Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000–12,000 and the journey takes 10h 36m.

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