How to travel from Hagi to Kobe, Japan

The distance between Hagi and Kobe is around 442km (275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Masuda and then to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,030($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus

Take the bus to Sannomiya BT.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,950($80)
Operated by

Kintetsu Bus

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Shin-Kobe.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,090($81)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kobe.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance471km (292 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hagi and Kobe

There are several options for getting from Hagi to Kobe by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥10,950 ($80) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,090 ($81).

The distance between Hagi and Kobe is around 442km (275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 349km (217 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Hagi and Kobe by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hagi to Kobe is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥11,090 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Hagi and Kobe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,950 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hagi and Kobe. We recommend that you take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Shin-Kobe. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hagi and Kobe. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hagi and Kobe with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 55m.

Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Hagi and Kobe. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hagi to Kobe. We recommend that you take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Hagi and Kobe. The distance is around 471km (292 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hagi to Kobe is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ¥11,090 ($81).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hagi and Kobe

Transport options from Hagi to Kobe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 40m
¥19,030($140)
every 20 mins485km (302 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 30m
¥21,220($155)
twice daily686km (426 miles)
Bus to 新山口駅, train and plane4h 15m
¥33,675($245)
twice daily693km (431 miles)
Bus to 新山口駅, train and plane5h 10m
¥25,190($185)
twice daily800km (497 miles)
Bus
10h 55m
¥10,950($80)
once daily498km (309 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 40m
¥11,090($81)
twice daily442km (275 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
¥7,120($52)
on demand471km (292 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