The train between Kobe and Kumamoto takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Kobe to Kumamoto. 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 every 3 hours between Kobe and Kumamoto. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kobe is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Kumamoto at 10:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shin Kobe station and arriving at Kumamoto station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.
Kobe to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.
Kobe to Kumamoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kumamoto station.
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The distance between Kobe and Kumamoto is 465.1 km. The road distance is 644 km.
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Kobe to Kumamoto every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥9,000–13,000 and the journey takes 3h 12m.