Day trip from Kobe to Niihama
Niihama lies 191 km (118 mi) south-west of Kobe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 191 km (118 mi) apart, Niihama is a realistic day trip from Kobe: about 3 h 6 min each way by road.
| Kobe | Niihama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 123,059 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 701-1201–761-4146 | 272-0136–595-0814 |
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Common questions
How far is Niihama from Kobe?
191 km (118 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kobe; by road roughly 233 km (145 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kobe to Niihama by road?
About 3 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kobe and Niihama?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.