What is the cheapest way to get from Aso to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Aso to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥11000 - ¥16000 and takes 8h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aso to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Aso to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥12000 - ¥31000.

Is there a direct bus between Aso and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Aso station to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Aso Station Mae and arriving at Sannomiya Bus Terminal via Chuo-Dori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Aso and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Aso to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Shin-Kobe Station via Higoozu and Kumamoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Aso to Kobe?

The distance between Aso and Kobe is 665 km. The road distance is 634.6 km.

How do I travel from Aso to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Aso to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ¥16000 - ¥25000.

How long does it take to get from Aso to Kobe?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Aso to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aso to Kobe bus from?

Aso to Kobe bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Station Mae.

Where do I catch the Aso to Kobe train from?

Aso to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kumamoto station.

Train or bus from Aso to Kobe?

The best way to get from Aso to Kobe is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ¥16000 - ¥25000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥18000 and takes 13h 19m.

Where does the Aso to Kobe bus arrive?

Aso to Kobe bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Oita Chuo-Dori station.

Where does the Aso to Kobe train arrive?

Aso to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Kobe Station.

Can I drive from Aso to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Aso to Kobe is 635 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Aso to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 292+ hotels available in Kobe.

Aso to Kobe - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Aso to Kobe by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin-Kobe Stationtrain Sakura / ...
5h 2m
¥16,855–24,837
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aso Station Mae to Oita Chuo-Doribus Yamabiko / ...
2. Take the bus from Chuo-Dori to Sannomiya Bus Terminalbus Sorin
13h 19m
¥7,355–17,164
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Aso Station to Beppu Kotsu Centerbus Kyushu Odan Bus / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Beppu to Osaka Nanko Cosmocarferry
18h 1m
¥17,800–23,800
Drive 634.6 km
1. Drive from Aso to Kobecar 634.6 km
8h 37m
¥10,961–15,832
Train via Kitakyushu
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokuratrain Sakura / ...
2. Take the train from Kokura to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi
5h 5m
¥18,655–27,837
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
4h 8m
¥12,305–30,537
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Oitatrain
2. Take the bus from Ōita Station to Ōita Airportbus
3. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OIT - ITM
6h 4m
¥20,523–33,929
Train, train to Fukuoka Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozutrain
2. Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamototrain
3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakatatrain
4. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
5h 23m
¥17,525–39,187

Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

77Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

¥9,526Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 664.7 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Aso, Kumamoto, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Kumamoto to Shin-Kobe Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥14,000–20,000 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aso Station Mae to Sannomiya Bus Terminal via Oita Chuo-Dori and Chuo-Dori in around 13h 19m.

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