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

The cheapest way to get from Saga to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥10000 - ¥15000 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saga to Kobe is to train via Fukuoka which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥14000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct train between Saga and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Saga to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Saga and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Hakata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Saga to Kobe?

The distance between Saga and Kobe is 572 km. The road distance is 604 km.

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

The best way to get from Saga to Kobe without a car is to train via Fukuoka which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥14000 - ¥21000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Saga to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saga to Kobe train from?

Saga to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Saga station.

Train or bus from Saga to Kobe?

The best way to get from Saga to Kobe is to train via Fukuoka which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥14000 - ¥21000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥21000 - ¥31000 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Saga to Kobe train arrive?

Saga to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Hakata station.

Can I drive from Saga to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Saga to Kobe is 604 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Saga to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 289+ hotels available in Kobe.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Saga 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 via Fukuoka
best
1. Take the train from Saga to Hakatatrain Midori / ...
2. Take the train from Hakata to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi
3h 27m
¥14,109–20,120
Drive 604 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Saga to Kobecar 604 km
8h 7m
¥10,314–14,898
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saga Station Bus Terminal Gate6 to Willerバスターミナル大阪梅田bus 大阪線（乗合高速バス）
11h 15m
¥21,388–30,896
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Saga to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
3h 56m
¥13,179–34,470
Train
1. Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Shin-Kobe Stationtrain Sakura
3h 46m
¥13,387–20,365
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Saga 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 44m
¥41,429–46,970
Train, train to Nagasaki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Saga to Takeo-Onsentrain
2. Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahayatrain
3. Take the train from Isahaya to Omura(Nagasaki)train
4. Fly from Nagasaki Airport (NGS) to Kobe (UKB)plane NGS - UKB
4h 51m
Train, train to Nagasaki Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Saga to Takeo-Onsentrain
2. Take the train from Takeo-Onsen to Isahayatrain
3. Take the train from Isahaya to Omura(Nagasaki)train
4. Fly from Nagasaki Airport (NGS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NGS - ITM
5h 24m
Train, train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Saga to Shin-Tosutrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Tosu to Kumamototrain
3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
4. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
5h 38m
¥16,737–38,765

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

133Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

¥9,495Cheapest Price

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Distance: 572.4 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Saga to Shin-Kōbe Station via Hakata in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, Yutoku Jidousya operates a bus from Saga Station Bus Terminal Gate6 to Willerバスターミナル大阪梅田 once daily. Tickets cost ¥18,000–26,000 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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