The train between Kumamoto and Kobe takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Kumamoto 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 every 3 hours between Kumamoto and Kobe. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kumamoto is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Kobe at 10:37 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 Kumamoto station and arriving at Shin Kobe station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.
Kumamoto to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
Kumamoto to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Kobe station.
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The distance between Kumamoto and Kobe is 465.1 km. The road distance is 650 km.
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kumamoto to Shin Kobe every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥9,000–13,000 and the journey takes 3h 12m.