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

The cheapest way to get from Kyushu to Kobe is to train which costs ¥9000 - ¥14000 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyushu to Kobe is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyushu and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyushu to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Asoshi Shokokai Mae and arriving at Sannomiya Bus Terminal via Aso Station Mae and Chuo-Dori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Kyushu and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Kyushu to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Shin Kobe via Higoozu and Kumamoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Kyushu to Kobe?

The distance between Kyushu and Kobe is 674 km. The road distance is 623.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyushu to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Kyushu to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyushu to Kobe bus from?

Kyushu to Kobe bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Station Mae.

Where do I catch the Kyushu to Kobe train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyushu to Kobe?

The best way to get from Kyushu to Kobe is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥18000 and takes 15h 27m.

Where does the Kyushu to Kobe bus arrive?

Kyushu to Kobe bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Oita Chuo-Dori station.

Where does the Kyushu to Kobe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyushu to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyushu to Kobe is 624 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Kyushu to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Kyushu to Kobe - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kyushu to Kobe by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
6h 35m
¥9,200–13,300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aso Station Mae to Oita Chuo-Doribus Yamabiko
2. Take the bus from Chuo-Dori to Sannomiya Bus Terminalbus Sorin
15h 27m
¥8,550–17,500
Drive 623.7 km
1. Drive from Kyushu to Kobecar 623.7 km
8h 29m
¥10,719–15,482
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
5h 9m
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Oitatrain
2. Take the bus from Ōita Station to Ōita Airportbus
3. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OIT - ITM
7h 20m
Bus, train, train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the bus from Asoshi Shokokai Mae to Aso Sta.bus
2. Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain
3. Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain
4. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain
5. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
6h 55m
Bus, train, train to Kagoshima Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the bus from Asoshi Shokokai Mae to Aso Sta.bus
2. Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain
3. Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain
4. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain
5. Fly from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane KOJ - UKB
7h 4m

Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

70Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

¥12,860Cheapest Price

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Distance: 673.8 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Kyushu, Japan and Kobe, 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, you can take a bus from Asoshi Shokokai Mae to Sannomiya Bus Terminal via Aso Station Mae, Oita Chuo-Dori, and Chuo-Dori in around 15h 27m.

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