What is the cheapest way to get from Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe is to subway and train which costs ¥700 - ¥950 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe is to drive which takes 48 min and costs ¥700 - ¥1100.

Is there a direct bus between Higashi-ōsaka and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Higashi-ōsaka station to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Kintetsu Uehommachi Station and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Higashi-ōsaka and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hanaten and arriving at Motomachi(Hyogo). Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe?

The distance between Higashi-ōsaka and Kobe is 53 km. The road distance is 41.7 km.

How do I travel from Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.

How long does it take to get from Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe?

The train from Hanaten to Motomachi(Hyogo) takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe bus from?

Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kintetsu Uehommachi Station.

Where do I catch the Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe train from?

Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hanaten station.

Train or bus from Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe?

The best way to get from Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe train arrive?

Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Motomachi(Hyogo) station.

Can I drive from Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe is 42 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Higashi-ōsaka to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hanaten to Motomachi(Hyogo)train [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
1h 4m
¥800–1,200
Subway, train
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Shoji(Subway) to Nodahanshinsubway [129305] OsakaMetro Sennichimae
2. Take the train from Noda to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local
1h 25m
¥700–942
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kintetsu Uehommachi Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus E
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
1h 48m
¥1,699–2,143
Drive 41.7 km
1. Drive from Higashi-ōsaka to Kobecar 41.7 km
48 min
¥725–1,047
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Higashi-ōsaka to Kobetaxi 41.7 km
48 min
¥15,000–19,000
Train via Shin Osaka
1. Take the train from Jr-Kawachieiwa to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain [33865] JR Osaka Higashi / ...
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Shin Kobetrain Kodama / ...
1h 7m
¥731–1,062

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Distance: 52.6 km
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Higashi-ōsaka, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hanaten to Motomachi(Hyogo) every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥800–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kawachi-Kosaka to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka-Uehommachi, Kintetsu Uehommachi Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Airport in around 1h 48m.

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