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

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Kobe is to night bus which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 10h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Kobe is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥14000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct bus between Kumamoto and Kobe?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT and arriving at Sannomiya Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Shin-Kobe Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Kobe?

The distance between Kumamoto and Kobe is 617 km. The road distance is 649.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥14000 - ¥20000.

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

The train from Kumamoto to Shin-Kobe Station takes 3h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Kobe bus from?

Kumamoto to Kobe bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT station.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Kobe train from?

Kumamoto to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kumamoto station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Kobe bus arrive?

Kumamoto to Kobe bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Sannomiya Station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Kobe train arrive?

Kumamoto to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Kobe Station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Kobe is 650 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Kumamoto to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 292+ hotels available in Kobe.

Kumamoto to Kobe - 9 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kumamoto to Kobe by train, night bus, car, bus, 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 Kumamoto to Shin-Kobe Stationtrain Sakura / ...
3h 6m
¥14,000–20,000
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Sannomiya Stationnightbus Sunrise
10h 36m
¥8,000–12,000
Drive 649.6 km
1. Drive from Kumamoto to Kobecar 649.6 km
8h 31m
¥10,920–15,772
Bus to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the bus from Torichosuji to Aso Kumamoto Airportbus
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
3h 44m
¥11,050–27,300
Train via Kitakyushu
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokuratrain Sakura / ...
2. Take the train from Kokura to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi
3h 11m
¥15,829–23,024
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Hakata Bus Terminalbus Hinokuni
2. Take the train from Hakata to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi
4h 51m
¥14,500–20,779
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
3h 55m
¥14,758–32,878
Train to Kagoshima Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima-Chūōtrain
2. Fly from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane KOJ - UKB
4h 16m
¥14,784–35,700
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane FUK - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
4h 43m
¥25,008–47,378

Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

77Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

¥9,271Cheapest Price

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Distance: 617.1 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Kumamoto to Shin-Kobe Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥14,000–20,000 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Sannomiya Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000–12,000 and the journey takes 10h 36m.

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