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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kobe to Shimonoseki

Composite routes from Kobe to Shimonoseki

Cheapest
23 h 25 min
Car
495 km.
from $27

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$419.22
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Oita
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$228.67
Plane from Tokushima Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$215.96
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$431.92

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Oita
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$241.37
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$292.18

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Oita
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$241.37

Amakusa Airlines

Website:
amx.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$29.22–$317.59

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kokura
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Hakata to Shin-Shimonoseki
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11
Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Shin-Shimonoseki
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$82.57–$114.33
Train from Kumamoto to Kokura
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.84–$54.63

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Kokura to Shimonoseki
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Beppu to Kokura
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.95–$39.38

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Hōfu to Shimonoseki
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly

Bus operators

Honshi Bus

Phone:
088-664-6030
Website:
honshi-bus.co.jp/index.html
Bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.29

JR Shikoku Bus

Website:
jr-shikokubus.co.jp/
Bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.60

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Sannomiya BT to Hōfu-eki
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.87–$88.93

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Shimonoseki is to drive which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Shimonoseki is to train via Kokura which takes 2h 27m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Shimonoseki?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Shimonoseki. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Shimonoseki via Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Kobe to Shimonoseki?

The distance between Kobe and Shimonoseki is 474 km. The road distance is 491.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Shimonoseki without a car is to train via Kokura which takes 2h 27m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Kobe to Shimonoseki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Shimonoseki train from?

Kobe to Shimonoseki train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kōbe Station.

Where does the Kobe to Shimonoseki train arrive?

Kobe to Shimonoseki train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kokura station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Shimonoseki?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Shimonoseki is 491 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Kobe to Shimonoseki.

Where can I stay near Shimonoseki?

There are 136+ hotels available in Shimonoseki. Prices start at $25.74 per night.
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