The distance between Kanazawa and Kobe is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kanazawa 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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Take the train to Kyoto and then to Shin-Kobe.
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Fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Kobe (UKB).
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There are several options for getting from Kanazawa to Kobe by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥11,635 ($85) and will take around 2h 45m.
The distance between Kanazawa and Kobe is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (154 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Kanazawa and Kobe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kanazawa to Kobe is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥11,635 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Kanazawa and Kobe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,635 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanazawa and Kobe. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kanazawa 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 2h 45m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kanazawa and Kobe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Kanazawa and Kobe. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto and then to Shin-Kobe. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes you can fly from Kanazawa and Kobe. Flights depart from Komatsu (KMQ) and arrive at Kobe (UKB) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Kanazawa to Kobe. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kanazawa to Kobe typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Komatsu (KMQ) and and arrive into Kobe (UKB).
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 Kanazawa and Kobe. The distance is around 295km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanazawa to Kobe is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ¥11,635 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 45m | ¥11,635($85) | hourly | 293km (182 miles) |
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 10m | ¥32,720($240) | hourly | 785km (488 miles) |
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM) | 3h 25m | ¥37,645($275) | hourly | 788km (490 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | ¥4,380($32) | on demand | 295km (183 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kobe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.