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Kobe to Kitakyushu trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kobe and Kitakyushu takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Kobe to Kitakyushu. 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 41m
Duration
462 km
Distance
¥8,000
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kobe to Kitakyushu train times

Trains run hourly between Kobe and Kitakyushu. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kobe is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Kitakyushu at 11:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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

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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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

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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kobe to Kitakyushu? 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 Kobe to Kitakyushu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 462.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Kitakyushu, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Kobe to Kokura every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 3 hours.

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