Japan
Where can I go by ferry from Kobe?
2 ferry destinations from Kobe: Kitakyushu and Oita.
Plan your crossing from Kobe
- Kobe → Kitakyushu (Shin-Moji)
Kobe 18:30 → Shin-Moji 07:00 (Sun–Thu) or 20:00 → 08:30 (Fri–Sat); Shin-Moji 18:40 → Kobe 07:10 (Sun–Thu) or 20:00 → 08:30 (Fri–Sat)
Source: Hankyu Ferry Kobe route timetable page, checked 2026-09-29
- Kobe → Oita (Kyushu)
Kobe 19:00 → Oita 06:20 (Sun–Thu) or 19:50 → 07:20 (Fri–Sat); Oita 19:20 → Kobe 06:40 (Sun–Thu) or 19:30 → 07:55 (Fri–Sat)
Source: MOL Sunflower Kobe–Oita timetable page, checked 2026-09-29
Getting to the ferry in Kobe
- Hankyu Ferry’s Shin-Moji terminals are at 1-1 Shinmoji-kita, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu; connecting buses run to JR Kokura station
- A Kobe Port ferry bus runs to the terminal from Hanshin and Hankyu Mikage, JR Sumiyoshi and Rokko Liner Island Kitaguchi stations
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Kobe?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Kobe to Kitakyushu and Oita. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Kobe?
Yes, car ferries run from Kobe to Kitakyushu, Oita.
How long is the ferry from Kobe to Kitakyushu?
About 12h 30m with Hankyu Ferry.
How often is the ferry from Kobe to Kitakyushu?
Kobe 18:30 → Shin-Moji 07:00 (Sun–Thu) or 20:00 → 08:30 (Fri–Sat) (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).
How long is the ferry from Kobe to Oita?
About 11h 20m – 12h 25m with MOL Sunflower.
How often is the ferry from Kobe to Oita?
Kobe 19:00 → Oita 06:20 (Sun–Thu) or 19:50 → 07:20 (Fri–Sat) (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).