The average train between Kitakyushu and Kobe takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Kitakyushu to Kobe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Kitakyushu and Kobe. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kitakyushu is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Kobe at 11:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kitakyushu station and arriving at Kobe station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.
Kitakyushu to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kokura station.
Kitakyushu to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Kobe station.
The distance between Kitakyushu and Kobe is 408.9 km. The road distance is 463 km.
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.
