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

The cheapest way to get from Hongū to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hongū to Kobe is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.

Is there a direct bus between Hongū and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Hongū to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Kumano Hongu Taisha Mae and arriving at Yamato Yagi Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Hongū to Kobe?

The distance between Hongū and Kobe is 252 km. The road distance is 165.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Hongū to Kobe without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥23000 - ¥29000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Hongū to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hongū to Kobe bus from?

Hongū to Kobe bus services, operated by Nara Kotsu, depart from Kumano Hongu Taisha Mae station.

Where does the Hongū to Kobe bus arrive?

Hongū to Kobe bus services, operated by Nara Kotsu, arrive at Yamato Yagi Station.

Can I drive from Hongū to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Hongū to Kobe is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Hongū to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Hongū to Kobe - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hongū to Kobe by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Hongū to Kii-Tanabetaxi
2. Take the train from Kii-Tanabe to Ōsakatrain Kuroshio 12 / ...
3h 38m
¥23,803–28,839
Drive 165.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hongū to Kobecar 165.3 km
2h 46m
¥2,868–4,142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kumano Hongu Taisha Mae to Yamato Yagi Stationbus
7h 7m
¥6,570–7,770
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hongu Taisha-mae to Kii-Tanabe Sta.bus 80 Kumano Hongu Line / ...
2. Take the train from Kii-Tanabe to Ōsakatrain Kuroshio 12 / ...
5h 39m
¥4,920–7,198

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Distance: 251.5 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

Nara Kotsu operates a bus from Kumano Hongu Taisha Mae to Yamato Yagi Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥5,350 and the journey takes 5h 8m.

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