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

The cheapest way to get from Shimonoseki to Kobe is to train which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimonoseki to Kobe is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.

Is there a direct train between Shimonoseki and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Shimonoseki to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Komorie and arriving at Shin Kobe via Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Shimonoseki to Kobe?

The distance between Shimonoseki and Kobe is 472 km. The road distance is 482.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Shimonoseki to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimonoseki to Kobe train from?

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

Where does the Shimonoseki to Kobe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shimonoseki to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimonoseki to Kobe is 482 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Shimonoseki to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Shimonoseki to Kobe - 8 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Shimonoseki to Kobe by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kokura to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
2h 30m
¥6,500–9,500
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Hōfutrain San-yō Line Local
2. Take the night bus from Hōfu-eki to Sannomiya BTnightbus Karst
11h 50m
¥10,310–13,818
Drive 482.3 km
1. Drive from Shimonoseki to Kobecar 482.3 km
6h 18m
¥8,285–11,967
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin Shimonoseki to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
4h 50m
Train via Shin Shimonoseki
1. Take the train from Shin Shimonoseki to Shin Kobetrain Kodama
4h 39m
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
6h 5m
Train, train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Kokuratrain
2. Take the train from Kokura to Kumamototrain
3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
4. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
6h 17m
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Shin Shimonoseki 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
5h 33m

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

91Weekly Planes

1h 47mAverage Duration

¥11,629Cheapest Price

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Distance: 472.1 km
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Shimonoseki, 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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