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

The cheapest way to get from Yamaguchi to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamaguchi to Kobe is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct bus between Yamaguchi and Kobe?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Komeyacho and arriving at Sannomiya BT. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Yamaguchi and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Yamaguchi to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Yamaguchi and arriving at Shin Kobe via Shin Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Yamaguchi to Kobe?

The distance between Yamaguchi and Kobe is 409 km. The road distance is 422.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamaguchi to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Yamaguchi to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamaguchi to Kobe bus from?

Yamaguchi to Kobe bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Komeyacho station.

Where do I catch the Yamaguchi to Kobe train from?

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

Where does the Yamaguchi to Kobe bus arrive?

Yamaguchi to Kobe bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Sannomiya BT station.

Where does the Yamaguchi to Kobe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Yamaguchi to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamaguchi to Kobe is 423 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Yamaguchi to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 322+ hotels available in Kobe.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Yamaguchi 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 Shin Yamaguchi to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
2h 58m
Drive 422.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Yamaguchi to Kobecar 422.7 km
5h 23m
¥7,333–10,593
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Komeyacho to Sannomiya BTnightbus Karst
9h 44m
¥9,000–12,000
Train, train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Yamaguchi 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
4h 31m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 山口県庁前 to 防府駅bus 防長線
2. Take the train from Tokuyama to Shin Kobetrain Kodama
5h 31m
Train to Izumo Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Yamaguchi(Yamaguchi) to Shinjitrain
2. Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane IZO - ITM
6h 2m
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane FUK - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
5h 20m
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
6h 54m
Train, train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Yamaguchi 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 3m

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

91Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

¥9,288Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Yamaguchi to Kobe.

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Distance: 408.6 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Yamaguchi to Shin Kobe every 3 hours, and the journey takes 1h 52m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Komeyacho to Sannomiya BT once daily. Tickets cost ¥9,000–12,000 and the journey takes 9h 44m.

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