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How to get fromKobe to Nijō Castleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Nijō Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Nijōtrain train Sagano Line Local / ...
    1h 7m

  2. Train via Ōsaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Motomachi to Ōsakatrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Oomiyatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    2h 8m
    ¥787–1,252

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    2h 21m
    ¥2,093–2,730

  4. Drive 74 km

    1. Drive from Kobe to Nijō Castlecar car 74 km
    1h 9m
    ¥1,238–1,788

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kobe to Nijō Castletaxi taxi 74 km
    1h 9m
    ¥33,000–40,000

  6. Train via Osaka-Umeda

    1. Take the train from Nishi-Motomachi to Osaka-Umedatrain train Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Oomiyatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    2h 45m
    ¥797–1,064

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  • Distance: 74.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Nijō Castle, Japan?

You can take a train from Shin Kobe to Nijō Castle via Kyoto, Kyōto, and Nijō in around 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Nijō Castle via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Kyōto, and Nijō in around 2h 21m.

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