Iwakuni to Kobe

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Iwakuni to Kobe Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Train	Tokaido Shinkansen	Standard	06:34	09:03	$66.77
Train	Tokaido Shinkansen	Standard	07:47	10:11	$66.77
Train	Tokaido Shinkansen	Standard	08:25	11:11	$66.77
Train	Tokaido Shinkansen	Standard	14:23	17:11	$66.77
Train	Tokaido Shinkansen	Standard	15:23	18:11	$66.77
Train	Tokaido Shinkansen	Standard	16:22	19:11	$66.77
Train	Tokaido Shinkansen	Standard	17:22	20:11	$66.77
Train	Tokaido Shinkansen	Standard	18:22	21:04	$66.77
Flight	All Nippon Airways	Economy	19:40	21:45	$329.34
Train	Tokaido Shinkansen	Standard	20:44	23:04	$66.77

How to get from Iwakuni to Kobe

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 71.43 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 60.84.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 8 hours to travel between Iwakuni and Kobe depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Iwakuni and Kobe. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 12m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 7h 31m to reach Kobe.

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

Travelling between Iwakuni and Kobe can be as cheap as USD 60.84 if you opt for a Kintetsu Bus ZKN1 bus and as expensive as USD 71.43 if you buy a Shinkansen JR Central Train 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 Iwakuni and Kobe ?

18 from Iwakuni to Kobe starting from 07:49 Shin Iwakuni until 20:53 Shin Iwakuni
1 from Iwakuni to Kobe starting from 22:21 Iwakuni Yanai until 22:21 Iwakuni Yanai

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Iwakuni 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 Iwakuni and Kobe

Kintetsu Bus ZKN1

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.

What is the most popular transport to get from Iwakuni to Kobe?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

100% opted for a bus

Transportation from Iwakuni to Kobe

Trains

$ 71.15
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Iwakuni to Kobe

Cheapest Transport	$72
Fastest Transport	2h 12m
Earliest Departure	7:49 AM
Latest Departure	8:53 PM
Departures per day	18
Distance	110 kilometers
Transport Companies	Shinkansen JR Central