There are 7 ways to get from Kusatsu to Kobe Airport by train, bus, car, shuttle or towncar
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 49m
Cheapest option
Train via Juso • 2h 14m
5 alternative options
Train via Osaka • 1h 51m
Bus • 2h 51m
Drive • 1h 17m
Shuttle • 1h 18m
Towncar • 1h 16m
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kusatsu to Kobe Airport is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 17m.
The quickest way to get from Kusatsu to Kobe Airport is to towncar which costs ¥60000 - ¥64000 and takes 1h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kusatsu to Kobe Airport. However, there are services departing from Kusatsu(Shiga) and arriving at Kobe Airport via Kyoto, Osaka and Sannomiya(Port Liner). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Kusatsu and Kobe Airport is 50 miles. The road distance is 61 miles.
The best way to get from Kusatsu to Kobe Airport without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs ¥3900 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Kusatsu to Kobe Airport, including transfers.
Kusatsu to Kobe Airport train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Kusatsu(Shiga) station.
The best way to get from Kusatsu to Kobe Airport is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs ¥3900 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 51m.
Kusatsu to Kobe Airport train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Sannomiya(Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kusatsu to Kobe Airport is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Kusatsu to Kobe Airport.

- Distance: 49.9 miles
- Duration: 1h 49m
What companies run services between Kusatsu, Japan and Kobe Airport (UKB), 1 Kōbekūkō, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0048, Japan?
You can take a train from Kusatsu to Kobe Airport via Kyoto, Shin-Kobe, Shin-Kobe Station, Sannomiya Station, and Sannomiya(Port Liner) in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kusatsu to Kobe Airport via Kyoto, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kobe Sannomiya Station, and Sannomiya(Port Liner) in around 2h 51m.

Japan Railways operates a large proportion of Japan's main intercity routes, including the high-speed Shinkansen (bullet train) service and commuter rail service. Covering 1665 stations across 7458km, Japan Railways carries an average of 17 million passengers per day. Trains are clean, comfortable and punctual. There are several rail passes on offer for customers, such as the extremely popular national JR Pass and regional Hokkaido Pass, JR Kyushu Pass and JR West Pass, among others.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Kyoto to Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Osaka to Sannomiya(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com

- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8 - $13
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved Seat
- $8 - $13
- Reserved Seat
- $9 - $13
- Green Seat
- $10 - $15
Train from Kyoto to Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12 - $18
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved Seat
- $12 - $17
- Reserved Seat
- $12 - $18
- Green Seat
- $16 - $22
Train from Osaka to Sannomiya(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10 - $15
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved Seat
- $10 - $15
- Reserved Seat
- $10 - $15
- Green Seat
- $13 - $18

Japan’s famous bullet trains, operated by Japan Rail, are known for their comfort, punctuality and efficiency. They run at speeds of up to 320km/h and connect most of the country’s major cities. Most shinkansen trains offer two classes – Ordinary and Green Car – although some also offer Gran Class (comparable to first class). Seat reservations can be made on all trains for a small fee, although it’s not mandatory apart from on a handful of routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Kyoto to Shin-Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24 - $40
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- $24 - $35
- Reserved seat
- $30 - $40
- Green seat
- $35 - $50

- Website
- knt-liner.co.jp
Train from Sannomiya(Port Liner) to Kobe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $3
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com

- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Karasuma to Juso
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $4
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Juso to Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu)
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $3
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com

- Website
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9 - $11
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7 - $9
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp

- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
Shuttle from Kusatsu to Kobe Airport
- Estimated price
- $250 - $350
Towncar from Kusatsu to Kobe Airport
- Estimated price
- $470 - $500
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