What is the cheapest way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.

How far is it from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe?

The distance between Hiroshima (State) and Kobe is 275 km. The road distance is 296 km.

How do I travel from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.

How long does it take to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe, including transfers.

Can I drive from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima (State) to Kobe is 296 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 299+ hotels available in Kobe.

Hiroshima (State) to Kobe - 5 ways to travel via train, night bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe by train, night bus, car, ferry, 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 Hiroshima to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
1h 44m
¥7,000–11,000
Drive 296 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hiroshima to Kobecar 296 km
4h 7m
¥5,019–7,249
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kōiki-kōen-mae Station to Sannomiya BTnightbus Karst
8h 18m
Ferry, train, fly
1. Take the ferry from Kure to Matsuyamaferry
2. Take the train from Takahama(Ehime) to Otemachi Sta.train
3. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
4h 54m
Train via Hirose-machi
1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin-Kobe Stationtrain Sakura / ...
2h 9m
¥7,208–11,208

Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

70Weekly Planes

51 minAverage Duration

¥7,118Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe.

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Distance: 275 km
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Hiroshima (State), Japan and Kobe, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Hiroshima to Shin-Kōbe Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥7,000–11,000 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Kōiki-kōen-mae Station to Sannomiya BT once daily, and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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