Kobe to Fukuyama by train
Fukuyama lies 168 km (104 mi) west of Kobe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 55 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 205 km (127 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kobe | Fukuyama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 468,812 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kobe-Sannomiya Station, Kōbe Station, Motomachi Station | Fukuyama Station, Bingo-Akasaka Station, Managura Station |
| Postal codes | 701-1201–761-4146 | 015-0053–999-8241 |
Where to book trains from Kobe to Fukuyama
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Staying in Fukuyama
Our booking partner lists 49 places to stay in Fukuyama. Of the 34 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19), and 1 are five-star. Across 20 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 11,563 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Fukuyama from Kobe?
168 km (104 mi) in a straight line, west of Kobe; by road roughly 205 km (127 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kobe to Fukuyama by train?
About 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kobe and Fukuyama?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Fukuyama?
Our booking partner lists 49 places to stay in Fukuyama, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.