What is the cheapest way to get from Kobe (Station) to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Kobe (Station) to Kyoto is to train via Oomiya which costs ¥900 - ¥1300 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kobe (Station) to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Kobe (Station) to Kyoto is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe (Station) and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe (Station) to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Rokkō Island and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe (Station) and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe (Station) to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Island Kitaguchi and arriving at Kyōto via Sumiyoshi and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Kobe (Station) to Kyoto?

The distance between Kobe (Station) and Kyoto is 72 km. The road distance is 67.8 km.

How do I travel from Kobe (Station) to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Kobe (Station) to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.

How long does it take to get from Kobe (Station) to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Kobe (Station) to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe (Station) to Kyoto bus from?

Kobe (Station) to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Rokkō Island station.

Where do I catch the Kobe (Station) to Kyoto train from?

Kobe (Station) to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Sumiyoshi station.

Train or bus from Kobe (Station) to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Kobe (Station) to Kyoto is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3800 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Kobe (Station) to Kyoto bus arrive?

Kobe (Station) to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where does the Kobe (Station) to Kyoto train arrive?

Kobe (Station) to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.

Can I drive from Kobe (Station) to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe (Station) to Kyoto is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Kobe (Station) to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Kobe (Station) to Kyoto - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kobe (Station) to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sumiyoshi to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
1h 38m
¥1,250–1,750
Train via Oomiya
cheapest
1. Take the train from Uozaki to Osaka-Umedatrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Oomiyatrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
2h 30m
¥940–1,230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rokkō Island to Kansai Airport Terminal 1bus
2. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kyoto Stationbus Ky
3h 27m
¥3,795–5,000
Drive 67.8 km
1. Drive from Kobe (Station) to Kyotocar 67.8 km
1h 3m
¥1,167–1,685
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kobe (Station) to Kyototaxi 67.8 km
1h 3m
¥30,000–37,000
Train via Uozaki
1. Take the train from Uozaki to Osaka-Umedatrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
2h
¥1,170–1,630

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Distance: 71.7 km
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Kobe (Station), Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Kobe (Station) to Kyōto via Island Kitaguchi, Sumiyoshi, and Ōsaka in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kobe (Station) to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Rokkō Island, Kansai Airport Terminal 1, Kyoto Station, and Shiokoji Takakura in around 3h 27m.

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