What is the cheapest way to get from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki?

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki is to drive which costs ¥600 - ¥900 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki?

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki is to train and subway which takes 26 min and costs ¥700 - ¥950.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Dōbutsuen-mae-eki?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe station to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki station. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Tennoji Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Dōbutsuen-mae-eki?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Dobutsuen-Mae via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki?

The distance between Kobe and Dōbutsuen-mae-eki is 40 km. The road distance is 35.9 km.

How do I travel from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki without a car?

The best way to get from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki without a car is to train and subway which takes 26 min and costs ¥700 - ¥950.

How long does it take to get from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki?

It takes approximately 26 min to get from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki bus from?

Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya Station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki train from?

Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.

Train or bus from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki?

The best way to get from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki is to bus which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥1500 - ¥1900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥650 - ¥1100 and takes 1h 3m.

Where does the Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki bus arrive?

Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki train arrive?

Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki is 36 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki.

Where can I stay near Dōbutsuen-mae-eki?

There are 9605+ hotels available in Dōbutsuen-mae-eki.

Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Dobutsuen-Maesubway Midosuji
26 min
¥717–951
Drive 35.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-ekicar 35.9 km
37 min
¥622–898
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Tennoji Stationbus A
1h 38m
¥1,533–1,870
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kobe to Dōbutsuen-mae-ekitaxi 35.9 km
37 min
¥13,000–17,000
Train
1. Take the train from Motomachi to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Shin-Imamiyatrain Ōsaka Loop Line Local / ...
1h 3m
¥696–1,022
Train via Fukushima
1. Take the train from Motomachi to Fukushimatrain Hanshin Main Line Local
1h 27m
¥642–899

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Distance: 40.1 km
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Dōbutsuen-mae-eki, Japan?

You can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Tennoji Station in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Motomachi to Dōbutsuen-mae-eki via Ōsaka and Shin-Imamiya in around 1h 3m.

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