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.
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 from Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka Itami (ITM).
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Take the train to Shin-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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 4 similar | 2hrs | ¥17,795($130) | every 2 hours | 517km (321 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 2h 55m | ¥54,210($395) | every 2 hours | 525km (326 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | ¥25,465($185) | every 30 mins | 630km (392 miles) |
Train to Isahaya, Fly | 3h 50m | ¥17,525($130) | hourly | 683km (424 miles) |
Train to Isahaya, Fly | 4h 10m | ¥39,565($290) | hourly | 733km (456 miles) |
Train | 2h 15m | ¥17,795($130) | every 20 mins | 518km (322 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | ¥8,490($62) | on demand | 582km (361 miles) |
Ibex Airlines
Oriental Air Bridge
Amakusa Airlines
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
The following major airports near Kobe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.