There are 5 ways to get from Dōtonbori to Kobe Sannomiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Osakatemmangu
best- Take the train from Osakatemmangu to Sannomiya(Jr)train [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
1h 10m¥903–1,237Drive 34.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Dōtonbori to Kobe Sannomiyacar 34.1 km
35 min¥590–852Bus
- Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus N
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
1h 25m¥1,467–1,808Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dōtonbori to Kobe Sannomiyataxi 34.1 km
35 min¥13,000–16,000Train
- Take the train from Noda to Kobe-Sannomiyatrain Hanshin Main Line Local
1h 12m¥654–900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dōtonbori to Kobe Sannomiya is to drive which costs ¥550 - ¥850 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Dōtonbori to Kobe Sannomiya is to drive which takes 35 min and costs ¥550 - ¥850.
No, there is no direct bus from Dōtonbori station to Kobe Sannomiya station. However, there are services departing from Nanba Station, Osaka and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Dōtonbori to Kobe Sannomiya. However, there are services departing from Nippombashi and arriving at Sannomiya(Jr) via Osakatemmangu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Dōtonbori and Kobe Sannomiya is 50 km. The road distance is 34.1 km.
The best way to get from Dōtonbori to Kobe Sannomiya without a car is to train via Osakatemmangu which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥900 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Dōtonbori to Kobe Sannomiya, including transfers.
Dōtonbori to Kobe Sannomiya bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Nanba Station, Osaka.
Dōtonbori to Kobe Sannomiya train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Osakatemmangu station.
The best way to get from Dōtonbori to Kobe Sannomiya is to train via Osakatemmangu which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥900 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1400 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Dōtonbori, Japan and Kobe Sannomiya, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Osakatemmangu to Sannomiya(Jr) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥700–1,000 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal and Osaka Airport in around 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Osakatemmangu to Sannomiya(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Noda to Kobe-Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥440–650
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–750
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–16,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Dōtonbori to Kobe Sannomiya bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Dōtonbori to Kobe Sannomiya train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sannomiya(Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dōtonbori to Kobe Sannomiya is 34 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Dōtonbori to Kobe Sannomiya.
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