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

The cheapest way to get from Iwate to Kobe is to train and night bus which costs ¥11000 - ¥22000 and takes 15h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iwate to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs ¥19000 - ¥50000.

Is there a direct train between Iwate and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Iwate to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Iwate-Numakunai and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Iwate to Kobe?

The distance between Iwate and Kobe is 1071 km. The road distance is 963.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Iwate to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs ¥24000 - ¥35000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Iwate to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iwate to Kobe train from?

Iwate to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Iwate-Numakunai station.

Where does the Iwate to Kobe train arrive?

Iwate to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Iwate to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Iwate to Kobe is 964 km. It takes approximately 12h 58m to drive from Iwate to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 292+ hotels available in Kobe.

Iwate to Kobe - 11 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Iwate to Kobe by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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 Iwate-Numakunai to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hayabusa
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
5h 21m
¥24,421–34,981
Train, night bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Sendaitrain Hayabusa
2. Take the night bus from Sendai Station East Exit to Kobe Sannomiyanightbus Jx361
15h 32m
¥11,304–21,303
Drive 963.7 km
1. Drive from Iwate to Kobecar 963.7 km
12h 58m
¥16,644–24,042
Train to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Moriokatrain
2. Fly from Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HNA - ITM
5h 18m
¥42,684–60,553
Train via Morioka
1. Take the train from Morioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Komachi / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
5h 56m
¥25,334–38,753
Train to Misawa, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Hachinohetrain
2. Fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MSJ - ITM
5h 8m
¥28,355–63,946
Train to Sendai Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Sendaitrain
2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane SDJ - ITM
5h 2m
¥19,154–50,103
Train to Aomori, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Shin-Aomoritrain
2. Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane AOJ - ITM
6h 11m
¥19,460–63,960
Train to Akita Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Morioka to Akitatrain
2. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane AXT - ITM
7h 35m
¥21,334–59,303
Train to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, fly to Komaki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Moriokatrain
2. Fly from Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane HNA - NKM
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
6h 31m
¥33,884–83,753
Train, bus to Yamagata Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Sendaitrain
2. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus
3. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane GAJ - ITM
6h 57m
¥23,484–58,583

Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

28Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

¥39,123Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,071.1 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Iwate, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a train from Iwate-Numakunai to Shin-Kōbe Station via Tōkyō Station in around 5h 21m.

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