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How to get fromKobe to Kōfuby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Kobe to Kōfu by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Shizuokatrain train Hikari
    2. Take the train from Shizuoka to Kofutrain train [187900] Ltd. Exp.
    5h 23m

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Kōfu Station South Exitnightbus night bus Np281
    8h 48m
    ¥4,976–16,702

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Kofu Station South-Gatebus bus Crystal Liner
    10h 33m
    ¥9,483–12,470

  4. Drive 437 km

    1. Drive from Kobe to Kōfucar car 437 km
    5h 20m
    ¥7,589–10,961

  5. Train via Nagoya

    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain train
    3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain train
    5h 48m

  6. Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane UKB - HND
    2. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfutrain train
    5h 23m
    ¥13,410–28,050

  7. Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    2. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfutrain train
    5h 49m
    ¥16,083–23,870

  8. Fly Kobe to Matsumoto Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane plane UKB - MMJ
    2. Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain train
    4h 18m
    ¥24,310–35,550

  9. Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus bus
    2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane TKS - HND
    3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfutrain train
    6h 46m
    ¥22,792–47,905

  10. Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane plane UKB - IBR
    2. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kōfutrain train
    6h 59m
    ¥20,410–40,650

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket¥10,094Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 498.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Shin Kobe to Kofu via Shizuoka in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Kofu Station South-Gate via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Airport, and Kyoto Station Hachijo gate in around 10h 33m.

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