What is the cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya?

The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya is to bus via Shin-Ōsaka Station which costs ¥10500 - ¥10800 and takes 9h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya?

The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya is to train and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥11000 - ¥29000.

Is there a direct bus between Ikebukuro (Station) and Kobe Sannomiya?

No, there is no direct bus from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya. However, there are services departing from 池袋駅東口 and arriving at Shinki Bus Sannomiya via Shibuya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Ikebukuro (Station) and Kobe Sannomiya?

No, there is no direct train from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya. However, there are services departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at Shin Kobe via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya?

The distance between Ikebukuro (Station) and Kobe Sannomiya is 559 km. The road distance is 521.4 km.

How do I travel from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya without a car?

The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya bus from?

Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Shibuya Station.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya train from?

Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya?

The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥18000 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya bus arrive?

Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Shinki Bus Sannomiya station.

Where does the Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya train arrive?

Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Kobe station.

Can I drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya?

Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya is 521 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya.

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Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya - 10 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
4h 35m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shibuya Station to Shinki Bus Sannomiyabus 9351
8h 34m
¥8,210–17,210
Drive 521.4 km
1. Drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kobe Sannomiyacar 521.4 km
5h 57m
¥9,029–13,042
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3h 31m
¥11,025–28,291
Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
5h 26m
Bus via Shin-Ōsaka Station
1. Take the bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Shin-Ōsaka Stationbus
9h 58m
¥10,550–10,800
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3h 54m
¥13,665–21,141
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4h 10m
¥16,855–35,980
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
4. Take the train from Maiko to Sannomiyatrain
4h 54m
¥22,215–47,071
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
4h 34m
¥18,600–37,765

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

¥10,489Cheapest Price

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Distance: 558.7 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Ikebukuro (Station), Japan and Kobe Sannomiya, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Kobe hourly, and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Shibuya Station to Shinki Bus Sannomiya once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000–17,000 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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