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

The cheapest way to get from Kinosaki to Kobe is to train which costs ¥2300 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kinosaki to Kobe is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300.

Is there a direct bus between Kinosaki and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kinosaki Onsen-eki and arriving at Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu). Services depart twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Kinosaki and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kinosakionsen and arriving at Kōbe. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Kinosaki to Kobe?

The distance between Kinosaki and Kobe is 159 km. The road distance is 146.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kinosaki to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300.

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

The train from Kinosakionsen to Kōbe takes 2h 19m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Kinosaki to Kobe bus from?

Kinosaki to Kobe bus services, operated by Zentan Bus, depart from Kinosaki Onsen-eki station.

Where do I catch the Kinosaki to Kobe train from?

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

Train or bus from Kinosaki to Kobe?

The best way to get from Kinosaki to Kobe is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4125 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Kinosaki to Kobe bus arrive?

Kinosaki to Kobe bus services, operated by Zentan Bus, arrive at Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu) station.

Where does the Kinosaki to Kobe train arrive?

Kinosaki to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kōbe station.

Can I drive from Kinosaki to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kinosaki to Kobe is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Kinosaki to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

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There are 4 ways to get from Kinosaki to Kobe by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Kinosakionsen to Kōbetrain Hamakaze / ...
2h 19m
¥2,300–3,300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kinosaki Onsen-eki to Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu)bus
3h 8m
¥4,125
Drive 146.5 km
1. Drive from Kinosaki to Kobecar 146.5 km
2h 35m
¥2,543–3,672
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kinosakionsen to Toyooka(Hyogo)train
2. Fly from Tajima Airport (TJH) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane TJH - ITM
3h 4m
¥15,238–36,261

Tajima Airport (TJH) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

14Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

¥11,827Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.2 km
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Kinosaki, Hyōgo, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kinosakionsen to Kōbe 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,300–3,300 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Zentan Bus operates a bus from Kinosaki Onsen-eki to Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu) twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,125 and the journey takes 3h 8m.

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