What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Aso to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Aso to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥11000 - ¥16000 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Aso to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Mount Aso to Kobe is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥11000 - ¥32000.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Aso and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Aso to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Asosanjo Terminal and arriving at Sannomiya Bus Terminal via Aso Station Mae and Chuo-Dori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.

How far is it from Mount Aso to Kobe?

The distance between Mount Aso and Kobe is 675 km. The road distance is 645 km.

How do I travel from Mount Aso to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Aso to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs ¥22000 - ¥33000.

How long does it take to get from Mount Aso to Kobe?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Mount Aso to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Aso to Kobe bus from?

Mount Aso to Kobe bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Aso Station Mae.

Train, bus or fly from Mount Aso to Kobe?

The best way to get from Mount Aso to Kobe is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs ¥22000 - ¥33000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥19000 and takes 14h 52m, you could also fly, which costs ¥11000 - ¥32000 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Mount Aso to Kobe bus arrive?

Mount Aso to Kobe bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Oita Chuo-Dori station.

Can I drive from Mount Aso to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Aso to Kobe is 645 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Mount Aso to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 290+ hotels available in Kobe.

Mount Aso to Kobe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Mount Aso to Kobe by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokuratrain Sakura / ...
2. Take the train from Kokura to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi
5h 32m
¥22,219–32,177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aso Station Mae to Oita Chuo-Doribus Yamabiko / ...
2. Take the bus from Chuo-Dori to Sannomiya Bus Terminalbus Sorin
14h 52m
¥7,550–18,200
Drive 645 km
1. Drive from Mount Aso to Kobecar 645 km
9h 4m
¥11,024–15,924
Fly
1. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
4h 5m
¥11,050–31,300
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aso Sanjo Terminal to Kumamoto Station No.7bus 特急：阿蘇山上ターミナル→阿蘇くまもと空港～県庁前→熊本駅前
2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin-Kobe Stationtrain Sakura / ...
5h 33m
¥15,750–21,750

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

77Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

¥9,428Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Aso to Kobe.

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Distance: 675.3 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Mount Aso, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Mount Aso to Shin-Kōbe Station via Aso(Kumamoto), Higoozu, Kumamoto, and Kokura in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Asosanjo Terminal to Sannomiya Bus Terminal via Aso Station Mae, Oita Chuo-Dori, and Chuo-Dori in around 14h 52m.

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