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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Kita is to night train which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Kita is to fly and train which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥11000 - ¥55000.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Kita?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe to Kita station. However, there are services departing from Shinki Bus Sannomiya and arriving at Shibuya Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Kita?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Kita. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at 王子 Ōji via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Kobe to Kita?

The distance between Kobe and Kita is 554 km. The road distance is 529.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Kita without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Kobe to Kita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Kita bus from?

Kobe to Kita bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Shinki Bus Sannomiya station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Kita train from?

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

Train or bus from Kobe to Kita?

The best way to get from Kobe to Kita is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥17000 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Kobe to Kita bus arrive?

Kobe to Kita bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Shibuya Station.

Where does the Kobe to Kita train arrive?

Kobe to Kita train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Kita?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Kita is 529 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Kobe to Kita.

Where can I stay near Kita?

There are 12922+ hotels available in Kita.

Kobe to Kita - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kobe to Kita by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 31m
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Sannomiya to Tōkyō Stationnighttrain Sunrise Seto / ...
7h 20m
¥8,368–11,658
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shinki Bus Sannomiya to Shibuya Stationbus 9352
7h 27m
¥8,620–16,658
Drive 529.4 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Kitacar 529.4 km
5h 54m
¥8,993–12,989
Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
2. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 王子 Ōjitrain
3h 25m
¥11,930–50,300
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 王子 Ōjitrain
3h 51m
¥12,603–20,120
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain
4h 8m
¥15,833–34,910
Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
2. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
4h 21m
¥22,550–51,220
Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 6m
¥23,429–47,372

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

56Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

¥11,308Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554.4 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Kita, Tokyo, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Kobe to Tōkyō Station hourly, and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Shinki Bus Sannomiya to Shibuya Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000–17,000 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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