There are 3 ways to get from Hiroshima to Kobe (Station) by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
2h 37m¥4,709–6,834Drive 306.4 km
- Drive from Hiroshima to Kobe (Station)car 306.4 km
4h 13m¥5,294–7,646Train via Okayama
- Take the train from Yokogawa to Itozakitrain
- Take the train from Itozaki to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Nishi Akashitrain
6h 41m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Kobe (Station) is to train which costs ¥4700 - ¥7000 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Kobe (Station) is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥4700 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Kobe (Station). However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Island Kitaguchi via Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin) and Uozaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Kobe (Station) is 289 km. The road distance is 306.4 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Kobe (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥4700 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Hiroshima to Kobe (Station), including transfers.
Hiroshima to Kobe (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.
Hiroshima to Kobe (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Kobe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Kobe (Station) is 306 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Hiroshima to Kobe (Station).
There are 9539+ hotels available in Kobe (Station).
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Kobe (Station), 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.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–6,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Yokogawa to Itozaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Itozaki to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
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