What is the cheapest way to get from Dōtonbori to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Dōtonbori to Kobe is to train which costs ¥550 - ¥750 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dōtonbori to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Dōtonbori to Kobe is to drive which takes 37 min and costs ¥550 - ¥900.

Is there a direct bus between Dōtonbori and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Dōtonbori station to Kobe 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.

Is there a direct train between Dōtonbori and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Dōtonbori to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Namba and arriving at Shin Kobe via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Dōtonbori to Kobe?

The distance between Dōtonbori and Kobe is 38 km. The road distance is 35.7 km.

How do I travel from Dōtonbori to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Dōtonbori to Kobe without a car is to subway and train which takes 56 min and costs ¥700 - ¥1000.

How long does it take to get from Dōtonbori to Kobe?

It takes approximately 56 min to get from Dōtonbori to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dōtonbori to Kobe bus from?

Dōtonbori to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Nanba Station, Osaka.

Where do I catch the Dōtonbori to Kobe train from?

Dōtonbori to Kobe train services, operated by Osaka Metro, depart from Namba station.

Train or bus from Dōtonbori to Kobe?

The best way to get from Dōtonbori to Kobe is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1900. Alternatively, you can train via Osakatemmangu, which costs ¥900 - ¥1400 and takes 1h 12m.

Where does the Dōtonbori to Kobe bus arrive?

Dōtonbori to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.

Where does the Dōtonbori to Kobe train arrive?

Dōtonbori to Kobe train services, operated by Osaka Metro, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Dōtonbori to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Dōtonbori to Kobe is 36 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Dōtonbori to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Dōtonbori to Kobe - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Dōtonbori to Kobe by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway Midosuji
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Shin Kobetrain Kodama / ...
56 min
¥700–969
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Noda to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local
1h 14m
¥564–740
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus N
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
1h 25m
¥1,467–1,808
Drive 35.7 km
1. Drive from Dōtonbori to Kobecar 35.7 km
37 min
¥597–862
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dōtonbori to Kobetaxi 35.7 km
37 min
¥16,000–20,000
Train via Osakatemmangu
1. Take the train from Osakatemmangu to Motomachi(Hyogo)train [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
1h 12m
¥903–1,337

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Distance: 37.7 km
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Dōtonbori, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

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. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Osakatemmangu to Motomachi(Hyogo) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥700–1,100 and the journey takes 54 min.

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