What is the cheapest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kobe is to train via Yamazaki which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kobe is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.

Is there a direct bus between Higashiyama-ku and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Higashiyama-ku to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Kawaramachi Matsubara and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Higashiyama-ku and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Higashiyama-ku to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Shin Kobe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Higashiyama-ku to Kobe?

The distance between Higashiyama-ku and Kobe is 71 km. The road distance is 73.8 km.

How do I travel from Higashiyama-ku to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kobe?

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Higashiyama-ku to Kobe bus from?

Higashiyama-ku to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.

Where do I catch the Higashiyama-ku to Kobe train from?

Higashiyama-ku to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Higashiyama-ku to Kobe?

The best way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥2900 and takes 2h 22m.

Where does the Higashiyama-ku to Kobe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Higashiyama-ku to Kobe train arrive?

Higashiyama-ku to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Kobe station.

Can I drive from Higashiyama-ku to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Higashiyama-ku to Kobe is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Higashiyama-ku to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

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Higashiyama-ku to Kobe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kobe by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
1h 27m
Train via Yamazaki
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Yamazakitrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
2. Take the train from Yamazaki to Motomachitrain JR Kyoto Line
1h 47m
¥1,150–1,608
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
2h 22m
¥2,280–2,830
Drive 73.8 km
1. Drive from Higashiyama-ku to Kobecar 73.8 km
1h 11m
¥1,264–1,826
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Higashiyama-ku to Kobetaxi 73.8 km
1h 11m
¥33,000–40,000
Train via Osaka
1. Take the train from Gion-Shijo to Kyobashi(Osaka)train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
2. Take the train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Motomachi(Hyogo)train [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
1h 57m
¥1,205–1,655

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Distance: 71.1 km
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Shin Kobe hourly, and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kawaramachi Matsubara to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Kyoto Station, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Airport in around 2h 22m.

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