What is the cheapest way to get from Kobe to Kii-Tanabe?

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Kii-Tanabe is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kobe to Kii-Tanabe?

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Kii-Tanabe is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Kii-Tanabe?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe station to Kii-Tanabe. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Tanabe via Osaka Itami Airport and JR Namba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Kii-Tanabe?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Kii-Tanabe. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Kii-Tanabe via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Kobe to Kii-Tanabe?

The distance between Kobe and Kii-Tanabe is 198 km. The road distance is 159.8 km.

How do I travel from Kobe to Kii-Tanabe without a car?

The best way to get from Kobe to Kii-Tanabe without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.

How long does it take to get from Kobe to Kii-Tanabe?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Kobe to Kii-Tanabe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Kii-Tanabe bus from?

Kobe to Kii-Tanabe bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from JR Namba station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Kii-Tanabe train from?

Kobe to Kii-Tanabe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or bus from Kobe to Kii-Tanabe?

The best way to get from Kobe to Kii-Tanabe is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Kobe to Kii-Tanabe bus arrive?

Kobe to Kii-Tanabe bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Tanabe station.

Where does the Kobe to Kii-Tanabe train arrive?

Kobe to Kii-Tanabe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kii-Tanabe station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Kii-Tanabe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Kii-Tanabe is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Kobe to Kii-Tanabe.

Where can I stay near Kii-Tanabe?

There are 338+ hotels available in Kii-Tanabe.

Kobe to Kii-Tanabe - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kobe to Kii-Tanabe by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Tanabetrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
3h 22m
¥2,877–4,161
Drive 159.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kobe to Kii-Tanabecar 159.8 km
2h 8m
¥2,745–3,966
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Namba to Tanabebus
5h 17m
¥4,483–6,570

Kobe to Kii-Tanabe by train

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3h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197.8 km
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Kii-Tanabe, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Tanabe hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,400–3,500 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, Meiko Bus operates a bus from JR Namba to Tanabe every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,800 and the journey takes 2h 54m.

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