Kure to Kobe by train
Kobe lies 245 km (152 mi) east of Kure, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 21 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 299 km (186 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kure | Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 214,592 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 102 m (335 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kure Station, Hiro Station, Shin-Hiro Station | Kobe-Sannomiya Station, Kōbe Station, Motomachi Station |
| Postal codes | 689-4403–789-1301 | 701-1201–761-4146 |
Where to book trains from Kure to Kobe
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Staying in Kobe
Our booking partner lists 220 places to stay in Kobe. Of the 189 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (93), and 12 are five-star. Across 125 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 153,087 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kobe from Kure?
245 km (152 mi) in a straight line, east of Kure; by road roughly 299 km (186 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kure to Kobe by train?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kure and Kobe?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kobe?
Our booking partner lists 220 places to stay in Kobe, 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.