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

The cheapest way to get from Kyushu to Kobe is to night bus which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 12h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyushu to Kobe is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥11000 - ¥28000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyushu and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyushu to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Hyakkaen Golfjo Mae and arriving at Sannomiya Station via Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Kyushu to Kobe?

The distance between Kyushu and Kobe is 636 km. The road distance is 640.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyushu to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥17000 - ¥26000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Kyushu to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyushu to Kobe bus from?

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

Train or fly from Kyushu to Kobe?

The best way to get from Kyushu to Kobe is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥17000 - ¥26000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥11000 - ¥28000 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Kyushu to Kobe bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyushu to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyushu to Kobe is 640 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Kyushu to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 283+ hotels available in Kobe.

Kyushu to Kobe - 8 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Kyushu 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 Kumamoto to KokuraSakura / ...
2. Take the train from Kokura to Shin-Kōbe StationNozomi
4h 28m
¥17,217–25,457
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Sannomiya StationSunrise
12h 27m
¥8,477–12,566
Drive 640.2 km
1. Drive from Kōshi to Kobe640.2 km
8h 32m
¥10,898–15,742
Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport
1. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)KMJ - ITM
3h 10m
¥11,850–27,100
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hyakkaen Golfjo Mae to Kumamoto Sta.C3-3：菊池温泉→御代志→山室→坪井→桜町バスターミナル→熊本駅前→蓮台寺入口 / ...
2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin-Kobe StationSakura / ...
4h 34m
¥14,532–20,631
Bus, train via Fukuoka
1. Take the bus from Nishigoshi to Hakata Bus TerminalHinokuni
2. Take the train from Hakata to Shin-Kōbe StationNozomi
4h 54m
¥13,903–19,742
Train, train to Fukuoka Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamoto
2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata
3. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)FUK - ITM
4h 27m
¥16,065–40,725
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Higoozu to Oita
2. Take the bus from Ōita Station to Ōita Airport
3. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)OIT - ITM
6h 42m
¥21,097–34,716

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

77Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

¥10,430Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 635.8 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from JT Mae to Shin-Kōbe Station via Hikarinomori Sta., Hikarinomori, Kumamoto, and Kokura in around 4h 28m. 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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