There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Golden Temple by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 205 bus via Emmachi
best- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
- Take the train from Kyōto to Emmachitrain
- Take the bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Waratenjin-maebus 205
1h 9mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kobe-sannomiya to Jusotrain Kobe Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Juso to Saiintrain Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
2h 14m¥925–1,088Bus, line 205 bus
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji Michibus 205
2h 40m¥2,213–2,700Drive 77 km
- Drive from Kobe to Golden Templecar 77 km
1h 13m¥1,337–1,931Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kobe to Golden Templetaxi 77 km
1h 13m¥27,000–33,000Train, line 205 bus
- Take the train from Motomachi to Kyōtotrain JR Kyoto Line
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji Michibus 205
2h 14m¥1,366–1,806
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Golden Temple is to train which costs ¥900 - ¥1100 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe to Golden Temple is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe station to Golden Temple. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Kinkakuji Michi via Osaka Airport and Kyoto Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Golden Temple. However, there are services departing from Kobe-sannomiya and arriving at Saiin via Juso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Kobe and Golden Temple is 79 km. The road distance is 77 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Golden Temple without a car is to train and line 205 bus via Emmachi which takes 1h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Kobe to Golden Temple, including transfers.
Kobe to Golden Temple bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya Station.
Kobe to Golden Temple train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, depart from Kobe-sannomiya station.
The best way to get from Kobe to Golden Temple is to bus and line 205 bus which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥2200 - ¥2700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥900 - ¥1100 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Golden Temple, Japan?
You can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Golden Temple via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Kyoto Station, and Kinkakuji Michi in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kobe-sannomiya to Golden Temple via Juso, Saiin, Nishioji Shijo, and Kinkakuji Michi in around 2h 14m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Kobe to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Emmachi
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥130–200
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Motomachi to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Kobe-sannomiya to Juso
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥310–390
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Juso to Saiin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥380–470
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- city.kyoto.lg.jp
Bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Waratenjin-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
Bus from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji Michi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
Bus from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji Michi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- ¥27,000–33,000
Kamome Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-381-7789
- Website
- kamometaxi.com
Kobe MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-303-6001
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Kobe Sogo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-451-0808
- Website
- kobesogo.co.jp
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Kobe to Golden Temple bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Kobe to Golden Temple train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, arrive at Juso station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Golden Temple is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Kobe to Golden Temple.
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