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

The cheapest way to get from Hitachi to Kobe is to night bus and train which costs ¥10000 - ¥14000 and takes 12h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hitachi to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥18000 - ¥38000.

Is there a direct bus between Hitachi and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Hitachi station to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Hitachi Station and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya via Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Hitachi and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Hitachi to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Hitachi and arriving at Shin Kobe via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Hitachi to Kobe?

The distance between Hitachi and Kobe is 698 km. The road distance is 662.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hitachi to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Hitachi to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hitachi to Kobe bus from?

Hitachi to Kobe bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Hitachi Station.

Where do I catch the Hitachi to Kobe train from?

Hitachi to Kobe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Hitachi station.

Train or bus from Hitachi to Kobe?

The best way to get from Hitachi to Kobe is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥21000 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Hitachi to Kobe bus arrive?

Hitachi to Kobe bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

Where does the Hitachi to Kobe train arrive?

Hitachi to Kobe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Hitachi to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Hitachi to Kobe is 663 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Hitachi to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Hitachi to Kobe - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Hitachi to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hitachi to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hitachi / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
5h 33m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hitachi Station to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus Hitachi
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Kobe Sannomiyabus Wk184 / ...
12h 10m
¥5,000–21,000
Night bus, train
1. Take the nightbus from Mito Station South-Gate to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatenightbus Yokappe
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Motomachitrain JR Kyoto Line
12h 59m
¥10,653–13,334
Drive 662.5 km
1. Drive from Hitachi to Kobecar 662.5 km
7h 42m
¥11,495–16,604
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from 日立 Hitachi to 水戸 Mitotrain
2. Take the train from 水戸 Mito to 石岡 Ishiokatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
4h 12m
¥18,363–37,284
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Hitachi to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
4h 51m
¥12,818–30,636
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Hitachi to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
5h 14m
¥15,458–23,486
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Hitachi to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
6h 13m
¥23,998–49,396
Train, train to Fukushima, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Hitachi to Iwakitrain
2. Take the train from Iwaki(Fukushima) to Ononiimachitrain
3. Fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FKS - ITM
5h 52m
¥36,487–76,289
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 日立 Hitachi to 上野 Uenotrain
2. Take the train from 京成上野 Keisei-Ueno to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
5h 43m
¥18,920–38,566
Train to Sendai Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Hitachi to Sendaitrain
2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane SDJ - UKB
6h 17m
¥15,852–28,995

Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

¥11,481Cheapest Price

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Distance: 697.5 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Hitachi to Shin Kobe via Tōkyō Station in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hitachi Station to Kobe Sannomiya via Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu in around 12h 10m.

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