What is the cheapest way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe is to train which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Hiroshima (State) and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Shin Kobe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe?

The distance between Hiroshima (State) and Kobe is 278 km. The road distance is 296 km.

How do I travel from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.

How long does it take to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hiroshima (State) to Kobe train from?

Hiroshima (State) to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.

Where does the Hiroshima (State) to Kobe train arrive?

Hiroshima (State) to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Kobe station.

Can I drive from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima (State) to Kobe is 296 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Hiroshima (State) to Kobe - 4 ways to travel via train, car, ferry, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima (State) to Kobe by train, car, ferry, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
1h 54m
¥4,208–6,208
Drive 296 km
1. Drive from Hiroshima to Kobecar 296 km
4h 7m
¥5,087–7,347
Ferry, train, fly
1. Take the ferry from Kure to Matsuyamaferry
2. Take the train from Takahama(Ehime) to Otemachi Sta.train
3. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
4h 54m
Train via Mihara
1. Take the train from Yokogawa to Miharatrain San-yō Line Local
2. Take the train from Mihara to Shin Kobetrain Kodama
4h 5m

Hiroshima (State) to Kobe by bus and train

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1h 54mAverage Duration

¥4,208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.3 km
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Hiroshima (State), Japan and Kobe, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hiroshima to Shin Kobe hourly. Tickets cost ¥4,000–6,000 and the journey takes 1h 20m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly.

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