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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe (Station) to Tokyo is to drive which costs ¥9000 - ¥13000 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe (Station) to Tokyo is to train and fly which takes 3h 43m and costs ¥12000 - ¥55000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe (Station) to Tokyo. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building and arriving at Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

Is there a direct ferry between Kobe (Station) and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct ferry from Kobe (Station) to Tokyo. However, there are services departing from Kobe and arriving at Tokyo Ferry Terminal via Kitakyushu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 35m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Kobe (Station) to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Island Kitaguchi and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Sumiyoshi station and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

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

The distance between Kobe (Station) and Tokyo is 548 km. The road distance is 516 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe (Station) to Tokyo without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 5h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Kobe (Station) to Tokyo, including transfers.

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

Kobe (Station) to Tokyo bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building station.

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

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

Train or bus from Kobe (Station) to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Kobe (Station) to Tokyo is to train via Kyoto which takes 5h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥19000 and takes 9h 53m.

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

Kobe (Station) to Tokyo bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu station.

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

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

Can I drive from Kobe (Station) to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe (Station) to Tokyo is 516 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Kobe (Station) to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

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There are 11 ways to get from Kobe (Station) to Tokyo by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Sumiyoshi station to Kyōtotrain JR Kyoto Line
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
5h 29m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesubus Wk284
9h 53m
¥3,410–18,530
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Kobe to Kitakyushucarferry
2. Take the carferry from Kitakyushu to Tokyo Ferry Terminalcarferry
47h 35m
¥25,920–27,278
Drive 516 km
1. Drive from Kobe (Station) to Tokyocar 516 km
5h 42m
¥8,994–12,991
Train
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
6h 6m
Bus via Osaka-Umeda
1. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
10h 23m
¥3,720–12,680
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Sumiyoshi to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3h 43m
¥12,120–50,580
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Uozaki to Koshientrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
4h 34m
¥13,470–21,170
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Sumiyoshi to Maikotrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 3m
¥20,460–45,420
Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
2. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 49m
¥21,870–48,510
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 34m
¥17,020–35,900

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

56Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 548.3 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kobe (Station) to Tōkyō Station via Island Kitaguchi, Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr), Sumiyoshi station, Kyōto, and Kyoto in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,000–18,000 and the journey takes 8h.

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