Kumamoto to Kobe by bus, train, flight from JPY 9,500

Kumamoto to Kobe Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Flight	All Nippon Airways	Economy	07:35	21:45	$449.41
Flight	All Nippon Airways	Economy	08:10	21:45	$453.94
Train	Tokaido Shinkansen	Standard	09:03	12:11	$122.89
Flight	All Nippon Airways	Economy	09:45	21:45	$474.04
Flight	All Nippon Airways	Economy	10:35	21:45	$473.84
Flight	All Nippon Airways	Economy	10:55	21:45	$212.04
Train	Tokaido Shinkansen	Standard	12:04	15:07	$124.16
Flight	All Nippon Airways	Economy	12:20	21:45	$381.64
Train	Tokaido Shinkansen	Unreserved seat	13:04	16:07	$118.26
Train	Tokaido Shinkansen	Standard	14:04	17:07	$122.89
Flight	All Nippon Airways	Economy	14:50	21:45	$502.64
Flight	Japan Airlines	Economy	17:20	21:45	$659.34
Flight	All Nippon Airways	Economy	20:30	21:45	$452.94

How to get from Kumamoto to Kobe

Travelling between Kumamoto and Kobe is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 616.22 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 60.30.

How long does it take to get from Kumamoto to Kobe?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 10 hours to travel between Kumamoto and Kobe depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Kumamoto and Kobe. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 53m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 9h 38m to reach Kobe.

How much does it cost to get from Kumamoto to Kobe?

Travelling between Kumamoto and Kobe can be as cheap as USD 60.30 if you opt for a Kintetsu Bus ZKN7 bus and as expensive as USD 616.22 if you buy a All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kumamoto and Kobe ?

32 by flight from Kumamoto to Kobe starting from 07:35 Mashiki Airport until 17:45 Mashiki Airport
24 from Kumamoto to Kobe starting from 07:42 Kumamoto until 19:37 Kumamoto
1 from Kumamoto to Kobe starting from 20:25 Kumamoto until 20:25 Kumamoto

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kumamoto to Kobe.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Kumamoto to Kobe overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Kumamoto and Kobe

Kintetsu Bus ZKN7

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Transportation from Kumamoto to Kobe

Ferries are not available

Taxis are not available

Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Kumamoto to Kobe

Cheapest Transport	$61
Fastest Transport	2h 53m
Earliest Departure	7:35 早上
Latest Departure	8:25 晚上
Departures per day	57
Distance	145 kilometers
Transport Companies	Japan Airlines, Kintetsu Bus ZKN7, Shinkansen

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