How to travel from Fukui to Kobe, Japan

The distance between Fukui and Kobe is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Fukui to Kobe by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Kyoto and then to Shin-Kobe.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,625($63)
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Drive

Drive to Kobe.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance220km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukui and Kobe

There are several options for getting from Fukui to Kobe by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥8,625 ($63) and will take around 1h 55m.

The distance between Fukui and Kobe is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Fukui and Kobe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukui to Kobe is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ¥8,625 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukui and Kobe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥8,625 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukui and Kobe. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fukui to Kobe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Fukui and Kobe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fukui and Kobe. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto and then to Shin-Kobe. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukui to Kobe. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto and then to Shin-Kobe. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Kobe is Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Kobe. Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fukui and Kobe. The distance is around 220km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukui to Kobe is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ¥8,625 ($63).

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Transport options from Fukui to Kobe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
¥8,625($63)
hourly217km (135 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
¥3,285($24)
on demand220km (137 miles)

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Airports near Kobe

The following major airports near Kobe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Kobe
ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
25km (16 miles) from Kobe
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Kobe