How to travel from Kobe to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Kobe and Motobu is around 1,288km (800 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kobe to Motobu by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Kobe if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost¥19,305($140)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥35,045($255)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kumamoto Kencho-mae and then to Kagoshima Honkō then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥29,705($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kobe and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kobe to Motobu by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥13,415 ($100) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,305 ($140).
The distance between Kobe and Motobu is around 1,288km (800 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,131km (703 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Kobe and Motobu by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kobe to Motobu is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥19,305 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Kobe and Motobu is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,415 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kobe and Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Kobe (UKB) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kobe and Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Kobe (UKB) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kobe to Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Kobe (UKB) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Motobu is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Motobu. Yoron Airport (RNJ) (RNJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kobe to Motobu. We recommend that you fly from Kobe (UKB) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kobe to Motobu is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥19,305 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kobe and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 4h 40m | ¥19,305($140) | every 2 hours | 1,288km (800 miles) |
| Fly to Okinawa (OKA), Bus | 5hrs | ¥25,465($185) | every 2 hours | 1,340km (833 miles) |
| Fly to Okinawa (OKA), Bus | 5h 35m | ¥13,415($100) | every 2 hours | 1,334km (829 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 20m | ¥23,135($170) | every 2 hours | 1,637km (1,017 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane and bus | 6h 20m | ¥32,580($240) | every 2 hours | 1,389km (863 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | ¥35,045($255) | 4 times a week | 1,448km (900 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥32,445($235) | 4 times a week | 1,514km (941 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 13h | ¥29,705($215) | 4 times a week | 1,563km (971 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kobe and Motobu
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Train operators
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Nishitetsu
Kintetsu Bus
Kyushu Sanko Group
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Motobu
The following major airports near Motobu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Motobu
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Motobu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 807km (501 miles) from Motobu