Facts about the transport from Kobe to Kumamoto
| Cheapest Transport | $62 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 46m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:13 早上 |
| Latest Departure | 11:10 晚上 |
| Departures per day | 76 |
| Distance | 139 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Japan Airlines, Kintetsu Bus ZKN7 |
Kobe to Kumamoto
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Kobe to Kumamoto Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flight | All Nippon Airways | Economy | 07:05 | 12:30 | $731.44 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Standard | 07:43 | 10:43 | $126.06 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Unreserved seat | 07:43 | 10:43 | $121.31 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Green Car | 07:43 | 10:43 | $176.01 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Standard | 09:24 | 12:33 | $127.36 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Unreserved seat | 09:24 | 12:33 | $121.31 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Green Car | 09:24 | 12:33 | $176.01 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Standard | 10:59 | 14:03 | $126.06 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Unreserved seat | 10:59 | 14:03 | $121.31 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Green Car | 10:59 | 14:03 | $176.01 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Standard | 11:59 | 15:03 | $127.36 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Unreserved seat | 11:59 | 15:03 | $121.31 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Green Car | 11:59 | 15:03 | $177.31 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Standard | 12:59 | 16:03 | $127.36 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Unreserved seat | 12:59 | 16:03 | $121.31 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Green Car | 12:59 | 16:03 | $177.31 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Standard | 13:59 | 17:03 | $126.06 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Unreserved seat | 13:59 | 17:03 | $121.31 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Green Car | 13:59 | 17:03 | $176.01 |
How to get from Kobe to Kumamoto
Travelling between Kobe and Kumamoto is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 183.43 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 61.86.
How long does it take to get from Kobe to Kumamoto?
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 13 hours to travel between Kobe and Kumamoto depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Kobe and Kumamoto. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 46m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 12h 45m to reach Kumamoto.
How much does it cost to get from Kobe to Kumamoto?
Travelling between Kobe and Kumamoto can be as cheap as USD 61.86 if you opt for a Kintetsu Bus ZKN7 bus and as expensive as USD 183.43 if you buy a Tokaido Shinkansen 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 Kobe and Kumamoto ?
- 75 from Kobe to Kumamoto starting from 06:13 Shin Kobe until 20:33 Shin Kobe
- 1 from Kobe to Kumamoto starting from 23:10 Sannomiya Kobe Maiko until 23:10 Sannomiya Kobe Maiko
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kobe to Kumamoto.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Kobe to Kumamoto 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 Kobe and Kumamoto
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.
What is the most popular transport to get from Kobe to Kumamoto?
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 Kobe to Kumamoto
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Trains$ 126.52
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Buses$ 61.86
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Flights$ 387.20
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available