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

The cheapest way to get from Kita to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kita to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥11000 - ¥55000.

Is there a direct bus between Kita and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Kita station to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Shibuya Station and arriving at Shinki Bus Sannomiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Kita and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Kita to Kobe. However, there are services departing from 王子 Ōji and arriving at Shin Kobe via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Kita to Kobe?

The distance between Kita and Kobe is 554 km. The road distance is 526.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kita to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Kita to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kita to Kobe bus from?

Kita to Kobe bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Shibuya Station.

Where do I catch the Kita to Kobe train from?

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

Train or bus from Kita to Kobe?

The best way to get from Kita to Kobe is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥18000 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Kita to Kobe bus arrive?

Kita to Kobe bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Shinki Bus Sannomiya station.

Where does the Kita to Kobe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kita to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kita to Kobe is 527 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Kita to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Kita to Kobe - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kita to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
4h 11m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kobe Sannomiya Kako Shotengai-Maenightbus Jx225
12h 31m
¥5,710–11,210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shibuya Station to Shinki Bus Sannomiyabus 9351
8h 9m
¥8,222–17,346
Drive 526.8 km
1. Drive from Kita to Kobecar 526.8 km
6h 3m
¥8,948–12,925
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from 王子 Ōji to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3h 27m
¥11,938–50,293
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 王子 Ōji to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3h 55m
¥12,578–20,143
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Nippori to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4h 7m
¥15,808–34,932
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 30m
¥19,553–44,217
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from 王子 Ōji 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 Motomachitrain
5h 1m
¥25,018–51,053

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

56Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

¥11,308Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554.4 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Kita, Tokyo, Japan and Kobe, 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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