There are 4 ways to get from Kobe to Kagawa-ken by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Utazu
best- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Utazutrain Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11 / ...
2h 8mDrive 175 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobe to Sakaidechōcar 175 km
2h 34m¥3,009–4,346Bus
- Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminalbus Kan-onji Express
3h 29m¥6,731–8,607Train
- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Sakaidetrain [31514] Marine-Liner 21 / ...
2h 11m¥4,902–6,508
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Kagawa-ken is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe to Kagawa-ken is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe to Kagawa-ken. However, there are services departing from Sannomiya BT and arriving at Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Kagawa-ken. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Utazu via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Kobe and Kagawa-ken is 180 km. The road distance is 175 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Kagawa-ken without a car is to train via Utazu which takes 2h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Kobe to Kagawa-ken, including transfers.
Kobe to Kagawa-ken bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Sannomiya BT station.
Kobe to Kagawa-ken train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.
The best way to get from Kobe to Kagawa-ken is to train via Utazu which takes 2h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥9000 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Kagawa-ken, Japan?
You can take a train from Shin Kobe to Sakaidechō via Okayama and Utazu in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Sannomiya BT to Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Kobe to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Kobe to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Sannomiya BT to Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Kobe to Kagawa-ken bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal station.
Kobe to Kagawa-ken train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Kagawa-ken is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kobe to Kagawa-ken.
There are 681+ hotels available in Kagawa-ken.