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How to get fromKobe Sannomiya to Kurashikiby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kobe Sannomiya to Kurashiki by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Okayamatrain train Hikari / ...
    1h 50m
    ¥2,232–3,098

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Kurashikibus bus Kobe
    3h 55m
    ¥3,000–4,200

  3. Drive 162.4 km

    1. Drive from Kobe Sannomiya to Kurashikicar car 162.4 km
    2h 24m
    ¥2,814–4,064

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Takamatsu Stationbus bus Takamatsu Express Kobe
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Kojimatrain train [31528] Marine-Liner 22 / ...
    4h 43m
    ¥5,800–6,300

Kobe Sannomiya to Kurashiki by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Kobe Sannomiya, Japan and Kurashiki, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Kobe to Okayama hourly, and the journey takes 1h 8m. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Ryobi Bus operates a bus from Sannomiya BT to Kurashiki 4 times a week. Tickets cost ¥3,050 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Chutetsu Bus also services this route twice a week.

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