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Kitakyushu to Kobe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kitakyushu and Kobe takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service 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.

2h 39m
Duration
465 km
Distance
¥8,000
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kitakyushu to Kobe train times

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 8:34 PM which arrives into Kobe at 10:37 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 3m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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    train train 2h 3m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kitakyushu to Kobe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Kitakyushu to Kobe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 465.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Kitakyushu, 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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