How to travel from Fukuoka to Kobe, Japan

The distance between Fukuoka and Kobe is around 517km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Fukuoka to Kobe by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka Itami (ITM).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,795($130)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Kobe.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,795($130)
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Drive

Drive to Kobe.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance582km (361 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukuoka and Kobe

There are several options for getting from Fukuoka to Kobe by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥17,525 ($130) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,795 ($130).

The distance between Fukuoka and Kobe is around 517km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 458km (284 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Fukuoka and Kobe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukuoka to Kobe is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥17,795 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukuoka and Kobe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥17,525 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukuoka and Kobe. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Fukuoka and Kobe with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 15m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Fukuoka and Kobe. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Fukuoka and Kobe. We recommend that you fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Fukuoka and Kobe. Flights depart from Fukuoka (FUK) and arrive at Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Fukuoka and Kobe with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Ibex Airlines and Oriental Air Bridge fly between Fukuoka and Kobe. Flights depart from Fukuoka (FUK) and and arrive into Osaka Itami (ITM). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Fukuoka to Kobe typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Fukuoka (FUK) and and arrive into Osaka Itami (ITM).

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 Fukuoka and Kobe. The distance is around 582km (361 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukuoka to Kobe is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ¥17,795 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fukuoka and Kobe

Transport options from Fukuoka to Kobe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
2hrs
¥17,795($130)
every 2 hours517km (321 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 55m
¥54,210($395)
every 2 hours525km (326 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
¥25,465($185)
every 30 mins630km (392 miles)
Train to Isahaya, Fly3h 50m
¥17,525($130)
hourly683km (424 miles)
Train to Isahaya, Fly4h 10m
¥39,565($290)
hourly733km (456 miles)
Train
2h 15m
¥17,795($130)
every 20 mins518km (322 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
¥8,490($62)
on demand582km (361 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