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

The cheapest way to get from Ube to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ube to Kobe is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs ¥7500 - ¥12000.

Is there a direct train between Ube and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Ube to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Higashishinkawa and arriving at Shin Kobe via Shin Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Ube to Kobe?

The distance between Ube and Kobe is 421 km. The road distance is 444.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ube to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Ube to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ube to Kobe train from?

Ube to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Higashishinkawa station.

Where does the Ube to Kobe train arrive?

Ube to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Yamaguchi station.

Can I drive from Ube to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Ube to Kobe is 444 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Ube to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 326+ hotels available in Kobe.

Ube to Kobe - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Ube to Kobe by train, 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 Higashishinkawa to Shin-Yamaguchitrain [32718] JR Ube / ...
2. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
3h 31m
Drive 444.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ube to Kobecar 444.5 km
5h 40m
¥7,746–11,188
Train, train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Higashishinkawa to Shin-Yamaguchitrain
2. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuokatrain
3. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
5h 4m
Train via Shūnan
1. Take the train from Ube to Tokuyamatrain San-yō Line Local
2. Take the train from Tokuyama to Shin Kobetrain Kodama
5h 46m
Train, train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Higashishinkawa to Shin-Yamaguchitrain
2. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuokatrain
3. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane FUK - TKS
4. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
5h 53m
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kokuratrain
2. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
3. Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus
4. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OIT - ITM
7h 27m
Train, train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Higashishinkawa to Shin-Yamaguchitrain
2. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi 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
7h 36m

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

91Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

¥9,331Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 421.3 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Higashishinkawa to Shin Kobe via Shin Yamaguchi in around 3h 31m.

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