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

The cheapest way to get from Busan to Kobe is to fly and bus which costs ¥9000 - ¥43000 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Busan to Kobe is to fly and bus which takes 5h and costs ¥9000 - ¥43000.

Is there a direct ferry between Busan and Kobe?

No, there is no direct ferry from Busan to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal and arriving at Osaka International Ferry Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 34m.

How far is it from Busan to Kobe?

The distance between Busan and Kobe is 656 km.

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

The best way to get from Busan to Kobe without a car is to ferry and car ferry and train which takes 10h 44m and costs ¥17000 - ¥32000.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Busan to Kobe, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Busan to Kobe - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Busan to Kobe by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or train

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Fly to Kansai International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane PUS - KIX
2. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiyabus
5h
¥9,081–42,397
Ferry, car ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hitakatsuferry
2. Take the carferry from Hitakatsu to Fukuoka, Hakatacarferry
3. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Kobetrain
10h 44m
¥17,798–31,426
Ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Hitakatsuferry
2. Take the carferry from Hitakatsu to Fukuoka, Hakatacarferry
3. Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Kosoku Bus Terminal to ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンbus
20h 52m
¥24,998–42,626
Fly to Kobe
1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kobe (UKB)plane PUS - UKB
6h 24m
¥20,391–85,447
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry Kampu Ferry Busan
2. Take the train from Kokura to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
13h 50m
¥18,500–25,500
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Busan Int'l port to Shimonosekicarferry
2. Take the train from Shin Shimonoseki to Shin Kobetrain Kodama
15h 49m
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminalferry Panstar Miracle Busan
17h 34m
¥35,612–76,256

Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

84Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

¥6,632Cheapest Price

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Distance: 656.1 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and Kobe, Japan?

Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kobe (UKB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Panstar operates a ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥20,613–57,257 and the journey takes 17h.

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