What is the cheapest way to get from Kobe to Dōtonbori?

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Dōtonbori is to train which costs ¥650 - ¥900 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kobe to Dōtonbori?

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Dōtonbori is to train and subway which takes 22 min and costs ¥700 - ¥950.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Dōtonbori?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe station to Dōtonbori station. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Nanba Station, Osaka via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Dōtonbori?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Dōtonbori. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Namba via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Kobe to Dōtonbori?

The distance between Kobe and Dōtonbori is 38 km. The road distance is 36.4 km.

How do I travel from Kobe to Dōtonbori without a car?

The best way to get from Kobe to Dōtonbori without a car is to train and subway which takes 22 min and costs ¥700 - ¥950.

How long does it take to get from Kobe to Dōtonbori?

It takes approximately 22 min to get from Kobe to Dōtonbori, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Dōtonbori bus from?

Kobe to Dōtonbori bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya Station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Dōtonbori train from?

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

Train or bus from Kobe to Dōtonbori?

The best way to get from Kobe to Dōtonbori is to bus which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1900. Alternatively, you can train via Osakatemmangu, which costs ¥900 - ¥1300 and takes 1h 6m.

Where does the Kobe to Dōtonbori bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kobe to Dōtonbori train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kobe to Dōtonbori?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Dōtonbori is 36 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Kobe to Dōtonbori.

Where can I stay near Dōtonbori?

There are 9546+ hotels available in Dōtonbori.

Kobe to Dōtonbori - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Dōtonbori 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 Nambasubway Midosuji
22 min
¥707–931
Drive 36.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kobe to Dōtonboricar 36.4 km
37 min
¥632–913
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nanba Station, Osakabus N
1h 22m
¥1,483–1,820
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kobe to Dōtonboritaxi 36.4 km
37 min
¥13,000–17,000
Train via Osakatemmangu
1. Take the train from Motomachi(Hyogo) to Osakatemmangutrain [26937] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
1h 6m
¥936–1,262
Train
1. Take the train from Motomachi to Nodatrain Hanshin Main Line Local
1h 17m
¥669–881

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Distance: 37.7 km
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Dōtonbori, Japan?

You can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Nanba Station, Osaka via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal and Osaka Itami Airport in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Motomachi(Hyogo) to Osakatemmangu every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥700–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min.

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