What is the cheapest way to get from Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe is to train which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 1h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.

Is there a direct bus between Shin-yamaguchi and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Hōfu-eki and arriving at Sannomiya BT via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Shin-yamaguchi and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shin Yamaguchi and arriving at Shin Kobe. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe?

The distance between Shin-yamaguchi and Kobe is 398 km. The road distance is 424.3 km.

How do I travel from Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.

How long does it take to get from Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe?

The train from Shin Yamaguchi to Shin Kobe takes 1h 52m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe bus from?

Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Hōfu-eki station.

Where do I catch the Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe train from?

Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Yamaguchi station.

Where does the Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe bus arrive?

Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Sannomiya BT station.

Where does the Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe is 424 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe - 7 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
1h 52m
¥5,500–8,500
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Hōfu-eki to Sannomiya BTnightbus Karst
10h 32m
¥9,308–12,427
Drive 424.3 km
1. Drive from Shin-yamaguchi to Kobecar 424.3 km
5h 20m
¥7,361–10,633
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
3h 41m
¥13,909–22,901
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi 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 24m
¥25,449–45,811
Train, train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi 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 39m
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kokuratrain
2. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
3. Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus
4. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OIT - ITM
6h 3m

Shin-yamaguchi to Kobe by train

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Distance: 398 km
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Shin-yamaguchi, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Yamaguchi to Shin Kobe every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥5,500–8,500 and the journey takes 1h 52m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Hōfu-eki to Sannomiya BT once daily. Tickets cost ¥9,000–12,000 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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