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

The cheapest way to get from Izumo to Kobe is to bus which costs ¥4600 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Izumo to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥29000 - ¥34000.

Is there a direct bus between Izumo and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Izumoshi Station station and arriving at Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Izumo and Kobe?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Izumoshi and arriving at Sannomiya. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Izumo to Kobe?

The distance between Izumo and Kobe is 347 km. The road distance is 287.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Izumo to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Izumo to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Izumo to Kobe bus from?

Izumo to Kobe bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Izumoshi Station.

Where do I catch the Izumo to Kobe train from?

Izumo to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Izumoshi station.

Train or bus from Izumo to Kobe?

The best way to get from Izumo to Kobe is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Izumo to Kobe bus arrive?

Izumo to Kobe bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Izumo to Kobe train arrive?

Izumo to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Izumo to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Izumo to Kobe is 288 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Izumo to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 294+ hotels available in Kobe.

Izumo to Kobe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Izumo to Kobe by train, bus, night train, 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 Izumoshi to Okayamatrain [186836] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 14 / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
3h 53m
¥10,085–14,564
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Izumoshi Station to Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminalbus Port Lake
4h 50m
¥4,600–6,000
Night train
1. Take the night train from Izumoshi to Sannomiyanighttrain Sunrise Izumo
5h 13m
¥8,500–13,000
Drive 287.8 km
1. Drive from Izumo to Kobecar 287.8 km
4h 29m
¥4,941–7,137
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Naoe to Yonagotrain [33222] Jr San-In / ...
2. Take the bus from Yonago to Sannomiya BTbus
5h 34m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Izumoshi to Shinjitrain
2. Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane IZO - ITM
3h 3m
¥29,488–33,211

Izumo Airport (IZO) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

28Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

¥25,467Cheapest Price

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Distance: 347 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Izumoshi to Shin-Kōbe Station via Okayama in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Izumoshi Station to Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,600–6,000 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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