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.
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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Take the train to Hamamatsu and then to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).
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Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).
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Take the bus to Tomei Fuji.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | ¥16,430($120) | every 2 hours | 409km (254 miles) |
Train via Nagoya | 2h 30m | ¥16,430($120) | hourly | 410km (255 miles) |
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3hrs | ¥28,750($210) | hourly | 578km (359 miles) |
Fly to Tokyo Haneda (HND), Train | 3h 15m | ¥29,570($215) | hourly | 581km (361 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 55m | ¥44,355($325) | hourly | 749km (465 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | ¥9,585($70) | 4 times a day | 463km (288 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | ¥5,750($42) | on demand | 391km (243 miles) |
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Fujikyuko Express Bus
Honshi Bus
Skymark Airlines
The following major airports near Fuji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.