The average train between Kobe and Kitakyushu takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Kobe and Kitakyushu. The earliest departure is at 7:03 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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kobe station and arriving at Kitakyushu station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 51m.
Kobe to Kitakyushu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.
Kobe to Kitakyushu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
The distance between Kobe and Kitakyushu is 408.9 km. The road distance is 462 km.
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.
