What is the cheapest way to get from Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka?

The cheapest way to get from Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka is to train which costs ¥350 - ¥600 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka?

The fastest way to get from Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka is to drive which takes 38 min and costs ¥550 - ¥850.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe(Hyogo) and Osaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe(Hyogo) station to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Herbis Osaka via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe(Hyogo) and Osaka?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kousokukoube and arriving at Ōsaka. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka?

The distance between Kobe(Hyogo) and Osaka is 38 km. The road distance is 33.8 km.

How do I travel from Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka without a car?

The best way to get from Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs ¥350 - ¥600.

How long does it take to get from Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka?

The train from Kousokukoube to Ōsaka takes 35 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka bus from?

Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya Station.

Where do I catch the Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka train from?

Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, depart from Kousokukoube station.

Train or bus from Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka?

The best way to get from Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka is to train which takes 41 min and costs ¥350 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka bus arrive?

Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka train arrive?

Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, arrive at Ōsaka station.

Can I drive from Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka is 34 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9445+ hotels available in Osaka.

Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kobe(Hyogo) to Osaka by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kousokukoube to Ōsakatrain Hankyu Kobe Line / ...
41 min
¥350–600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Herbis Osakabus
1h 59m
¥1,512–1,981
Drive 33.8 km
1. Drive from Kobe(Hyogo) to Osakacar 33.8 km
38 min
¥582–840
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kobe(Hyogo) to Osakataxi 33.8 km
38 min
¥15,000–19,000
Train via Kitashinchi
1. Take the train from Kobe(Hyogo) to Kitashinchitrain [26937] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
53 min
¥700–1,100

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Distance: 38.5 km
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Kobe(Hyogo), Japan and Osaka, Japan?

Hankyu Railway operates a train from Kousokukoube to Ōsaka every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥350–450 and the journey takes 35 min. Hanshin Electric Railway also services this route every 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kobe(Hyogo) to Herbis Osaka via Kosoku-Kobe, Kobe-Sannomiya, Kobe Sannomiya Station, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 1h 59m.

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