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

The cheapest way to get from Shimabara to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥12000 - ¥18000 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimabara to Kobe is to drive which takes 9h 37m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

Is there a direct train between Shimabara and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Shimabara to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Shimabara and arriving at Shin Kobe via Isahaya and Shin Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Shimabara to Kobe?

The distance between Shimabara and Kobe is 651 km. The road distance is 695.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimabara to Kobe without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 6h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Shimabara to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimabara to Kobe train from?

Shimabara to Kobe train services, operated by Shimatetsu (Shimabara Railway), depart from Shimabara station.

Where does the Shimabara to Kobe train arrive?

Shimabara to Kobe train services, operated by Shimatetsu (Shimabara Railway), arrive at Isahaya station.

Can I drive from Shimabara to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimabara to Kobe is 696 km. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Shimabara to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 326+ hotels available in Kobe.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Shimabara to Kobe by car ferry, 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.

Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
6h 11m
Drive 695.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shimabara to Kobecar 695.9 km
9h 37m
¥12,132–17,524
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shimabara Eki-mae to Hakata Bus Terminalbus Shimabara
2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Kobetrain Nozomi / ...
6h 24m
Train to Nagasaki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Shimabara to Isahayatrain
2. Fly from Nagasaki Airport (NGS) to Kobe (UKB)plane NGS - UKB
4h 38m
Train
1. Take the train from Shimabara to Isahayatrain
2. Take the train from Isahaya to Shin-Tosutrain
3. Take the train from Shin Tosu to Shin Kobetrain
7h 49m
Bus, train via Onomichi
1. Take the bus from Shimabara Eki-mae to Hakata Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Hakata Fukuoka to Shin Onomichitrain
3. Take the train from Shin Onomichi to Shin Kobetrain
9h 26m
Train to Nagasaki Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Shimabara to Isahayatrain
2. Fly from Nagasaki Airport (NGS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NGS - ITM
5h 15m
Car ferry, bus, train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
2. Take the bus from Kumamoto Ko Ferry Noriba Mae to Kumamoto Sta.bus
3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
4. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
6h 22m
Car ferry, train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the car ferry from Shimabara Ferry Terminal to Kumamoto Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain
3. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
6h 25m

Nagasaki Airport (NGS) to Kobe (UKB) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

¥8,251Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shimabara to Kobe.

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Distance: 650.9 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a train from Shimabara to Shin Kobe via Isahaya and Shin Tosu in around 7h 49m.

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