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

The cheapest way to get from Kōfu to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kōfu to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥24000 - ¥36000.

Is there a direct bus between Kōfu and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Kōfu station to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Kofu Station South-Gate and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Kōfu and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Kōfu to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Kofu and arriving at Shin Kobe via Shizuoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Kōfu to Kobe?

The distance between Kōfu and Kobe is 499 km. The road distance is 435.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kōfu to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Kōfu to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kōfu to Kobe bus from?

Kōfu to Kobe bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kofu Station South-Gate.

Where do I catch the Kōfu to Kobe train from?

Kōfu to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kofu station.

Train or bus from Kōfu to Kobe?

The best way to get from Kōfu to Kobe is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9500 - ¥13000 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Kōfu to Kobe bus arrive?

Kōfu to Kobe bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kyoto Station Hachijo gate.

Where does the Kōfu to Kobe train arrive?

Kōfu to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shizuoka station.

Can I drive from Kōfu to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kōfu to Kobe is 435 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Kōfu to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

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There are 10 ways to get from Kōfu to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kofu to Shizuokatrain [187907] Ltd. Exp.
2. Take the train from Shizuoka to Shin Kobetrain Hikari
5h 31m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kofu Station South to Osaka WBT Umedanightbus Np181
8h 16m
¥5,470–13,549
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kofu Station South-Gate to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatebus Crystal Liner
2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
9h 55m
¥9,550–12,400
Drive 435.3 km
1. Drive from Kōfu to Kobecar 435.3 km
5h 22m
¥7,559–10,918
Train via Nagoya
1. Take the train from Kōfu to Shiojiritrain
2. Take the train from Shiojiri to Nagoyatrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Kobetrain
5h 50m
Train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Kōfu to Shiojiritrain
2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
3h 34m
¥24,227–35,461
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Kōfu to Shinjuku Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
4h 57m
¥13,429–28,003
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Kōfu to Shinjuku Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
5h 20m
¥16,069–23,853
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kōfu to Shinjuku Stationtrain
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 18m
¥24,609–49,763
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Kōfu to Shinjuku Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
6h 19m
¥20,539–40,253

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

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Distance: 498.6 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Kofu to Shin Kobe via Shizuoka in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kofu Station South-Gate to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Airport in around 9h 55m.

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