How to travel from Kobe to Fuji, Japan

The distance between Kobe and Fuji is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kobe to Fuji by train, bus, 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

Take the train to Hamamatsu and then to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,430($120)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,750($210)
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Bus

Take the bus to Tomei Fuji.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,585($70)
Operated by

JR Bus Kanto

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Drive

Drive to Fuji.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance391km (243 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kobe and Fuji

There are several options for getting from Kobe to Fuji by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,585 ($70) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥16,430 ($120).

The distance between Kobe and Fuji is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Kobe and Fuji by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kobe to Fuji is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ¥16,430 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Kobe and Fuji, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,585 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Kobe to Fuji. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamamatsu. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kobe and Fuji. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kobe and Fuji. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kobe to Fuji. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Kobe and Fuji. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kobe to Fuji. We recommend that you fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Fuji is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Fuji. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) 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 Kobe and Fuji. The distance is around 391km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kobe to Fuji is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ¥16,430 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kobe and Fuji

Transport options from Kobe to Fuji
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
¥16,430($120)
every 2 hours409km (254 miles)
Train via Nagoya2h 30m
¥16,430($120)
hourly410km (255 miles)
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3hrs
¥28,750($210)
hourly578km (359 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Haneda (HND), Train3h 15m
¥29,570($215)
hourly581km (361 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 55m
¥44,355($325)
hourly749km (465 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
¥9,585($70)
4 times a day463km (288 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
¥5,750($42)
on demand391km (243 miles)

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Airports near Fuji

The following major airports near Fuji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Fuji
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Fuji
MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Fuji