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How to get fromAkihabara (Station) to Kobeby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Akihabara (Station) to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Motomachitrain train JR Kyoto Line
    4h 36m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kobe Sannomiyabus bus Wk184 / ...
    9h 10m
    ¥4,870–17,193

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Shibuya to Shinki Bus Sannomiyanightbus night bus
    9h 10m
    ¥8,325–12,450

  4. Drive 523.7 km

    1. Drive from Akihabara (Station) to Kobecar car 523.7 km
    5h 59m
    ¥9,020–13,029

  5. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe

    1. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane HND - UKB
    3h 9m
    ¥10,837–28,101

  6. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane HND - ITM
    3h 32m
    ¥13,477–20,951

  7. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane plane HND - TKS
    2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus bus
    4h 31m
    ¥22,017–46,861

  8. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane NRT - ITM
    4h 4m
    ¥16,799–35,923

  9. Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe

    1. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain train
    2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane IBR - UKB
    4h 21m
    ¥18,473–37,638

Akihabara (Station) to Kobe by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,870Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Akihabara (Station), Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to Motomachi via Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kobe Sannomiya twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,800–17,000 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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