What is the cheapest way to get from Kansai Airport to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Kansai Airport to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansai Airport to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Kansai Airport to Kobe is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.

Is there a direct bus between Kansai Airport and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Kansai Airport and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Kansai Airport to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Kansai Airport and arriving at Shin Kobe via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Kansai Airport to Kobe?

The distance between Kansai Airport and Kobe is 71 km. The road distance is 71.4 km.

How do I travel from Kansai Airport to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Kansai Airport to Kobe without a car is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2200.

How long does it take to get from Kansai Airport to Kobe?

The bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiya takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kansai Airport to Kobe bus from?

Kansai Airport to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where do I catch the Kansai Airport to Kobe train from?

Kansai Airport to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kansai Airport station.

Train or bus from Kansai Airport to Kobe?

The best way to get from Kansai Airport to Kobe is to bus which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1600 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Kansai Airport to Kobe bus arrive?

Kansai Airport to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Kobe Sannomiya station.

Where does the Kansai Airport to Kobe train arrive?

Kansai Airport to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Kansai Airport to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansai Airport to Kobe is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Kansai Airport to Kobe.

How do I get a train ticket from Kansai Airport to Kobe?

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiyabus
1h 16m
¥1,900–2,200
Drive 71.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kansai Airport to Kobecar 71.4 km
1h 7m
¥1,239–1,789
Train
1. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Shin Kobetrain Kodama / ...
1h 35m
¥1,608–1,980
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kansai Airport to Kobetaxi 71.4 km
1h 7m
¥25,000–31,000

Kansai Airport to Kobe by train

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Distance: 71.1 km
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Kansai Airport, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus operates a bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiya every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,200 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansai Airport to Shin Kobe via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shin Osaka in around 1h 35m.

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