How to travel from Hamada to Kobe, Japan

The distance between Hamada and Kobe is around 387km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hamada to Kobe by 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 Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,110($125)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,920($110)
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Drive

Drive to Kobe.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance389km (242 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamada and Kobe

There are several options for getting from Hamada to Kobe by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥14,920 ($110) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,110 ($125).

The distance between Hamada and Kobe is around 387km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Hamada and Kobe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamada to Kobe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥17,110 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamada and Kobe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥14,920 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamada and Kobe. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamada to Kobe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hamada and Kobe. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Hamada and Kobe. We recommend that you take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamada to Kobe. We recommend that you take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Hamada and Kobe. The distance is around 389km (242 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamada to Kobe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥14,920 ($110).

How do I get from Hamada to Kobe

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamada and Kobe

Transport options from Hamada to Kobe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 50m
¥17,110($125)
every 20 mins387km (240 miles)
Train to Shinji, plane4hrs
¥31,900($235)
every 20 mins695km (432 miles)
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, plane4h 35m
¥25,055($185)
every 20 mins774km (481 miles)
Train
3h 50m
¥14,920($110)
every 20 mins530km (330 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
¥5,885($43)
on demand389km (242 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