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Three ways to Travel from Shimonoseki to Kobe
Composite routes from Shimonoseki to Kobe
Cheapest
23 h 25 min
Car
Other
23 h 25 min
Rideshare
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$406.52
Plane from Oita Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$317.59
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Tokushima
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.68–$304.89
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.41–$292.18
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$470.04
Plane from Oita Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$457.33
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$279.48
Ibex Airlines
Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$470.04
Plane from Oita Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$457.33
Amakusa Airlines
Website:
amx.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.41–$292.18
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kokura to Shin-Kōbe
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Shin-Shimonoseki to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11
Train from Shin-Shimonoseki to Shin-Kōbe
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.22–$114.33
Train from Kokura to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$53.36
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)
Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Shimonoseki to Kokura
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Train from Kumamoto to Higoozu
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kokura to Beppu
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.68–$38.11
Train from Kumamoto to Higoozu
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.16–$19.06
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Shimonoseki to Hōfu
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Shimonoseki to Shin-Shimonoseki
Ave. Duration:
8 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Bus operators
Honshi Bus
Phone:
088-664-6030
Website:
honshi-bus.co.jp/index.html
Bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.21
JR Shikoku Bus
Website:
jr-shikokubus.co.jp/
Bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.71
Kintetsu Bus
Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Hōfu-eki to Sannomiya
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$88.93
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Shimonoseki to Kobe?
The cheapest way to get from Shimonoseki to Kobe is to drive which costs $51.09 - $76.09 and takes 5h 34m.
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 22m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .
Is there a direct train between Shimonoseki and Kobe?
No, there is no direct train from Shimonoseki to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Komorie and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
How far is it from Shimonoseki to Kobe?
The distance between Shimonoseki and Kobe is 470 km. The road distance is 496.1 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 22m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .
How long does it take to get from Shimonoseki to Kobe?
It takes approximately 2h 22m 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 Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kokura station.
Train, bus or fly from Shimonoseki to Kobe?
The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Kobe is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 . There are no good options to bus or fly between Shimonoseki to Kobe.
Where does the Shimonoseki to Kobe train arrive?
Shimonoseki to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Kōbe Station.
Can I drive from Shimonoseki to Kobe?
Yes, the driving distance between Shimonoseki to Kobe is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Shimonoseki to Kobe.
Where can I stay near Kobe?
There are 267+ hotels available in Kobe. Prices start at $25.21 per night.
