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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Iwate is to bus which costs ¥9500 - ¥26000 and takes 18h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Iwate is to fly and train which takes 4h 36m and costs ¥47000 - ¥70000.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Iwate?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe to Iwate. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building and arriving at Iwatemachi Omachi via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and Morioka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Iwate?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Iwate. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Iwate-Numakunai via Tōkyō Station and Morioka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Kobe to Iwate?

The distance between Kobe and Iwate is 1072 km. The road distance is 965.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Iwate without a car is to train via Morioka which takes 6h 4m and costs ¥26000 - ¥39000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Kobe to Iwate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Iwate bus from?

Kobe to Iwate bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Iwate train from?

Kobe to Iwate train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kōbe Station.

Train or bus from Kobe to Iwate?

The best way to get from Kobe to Iwate is to train via Morioka which takes 6h 4m and costs ¥26000 - ¥39000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9500 - ¥26000 and takes 18h 38m.

Where does the Kobe to Iwate bus arrive?

Kobe to Iwate bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu station.

Where does the Kobe to Iwate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kobe to Iwate?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Iwate is 966 km. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Kobe to Iwate.

Where can I stay near Iwate?

There are 79+ hotels available in Iwate.

Kobe to Iwate - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Kobe to Iwate by train, bus, night bus, 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 via Morioka
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Moriokatrain Komachi / ...
6h 4m
¥26,075–38,245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesubus
2. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Moriokabus
18h 38m
¥9,800–26,000
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Sendai Station East Exitnightbus Jx362
2. Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain Komachi / ...
14h 55m
¥12,800–23,800
Drive 965.6 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Iwatecar 965.6 km
12h 57m
¥16,602–23,981
Train
1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Iwate-Numakunaitrain Hayabusa
6h 9m
¥24,775–34,445
Fly to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA)plane ITM - HNA
2. Take the train from Morioka to Iwate-Numakunaitrain
4h 36m
¥47,133–66,570
Fly to Misawa, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Misawa (MSJ)plane ITM - MSJ
2. Take the train from Hachinohe to Iwate-Numakunaitrain
5h 24m
¥28,183–63,870
Fly to Sendai Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane ITM - SDJ
2. Take the train from Sendai to Iwate-Numakunaitrain
5h 36m
¥18,883–51,270
Fly to Akita Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane ITM - AXT
2. Take the train from Akita to Moriokatrain
3. Take the train from Morioka to Iwate-Numakunaitrain
7h 31m
¥21,333–60,320
Fly to Aomori, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aomori (AOJ)plane ITM - AOJ
2. Take the train from Shin-Aomori to Iwate-Numakunaitrain
6h 51m
¥19,413–64,100

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

28Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

¥39,481Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,072.1 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Iwate-Numakunai via Tōkyō Station and Morioka in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Iwatemachi Omachi via Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu, Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, and Morioka in around 18h 38m.

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