There are 5 ways to get from Kobe to Sakaiminato by bus, train, night train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Yonagobus
4h 35m¥5,190–5,310Drive 245.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobe to Sakaiminatocar 245.5 km
3h 52m¥4,220–6,096Train
- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Yonagotrain [186843] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 15 / ...
5h 41m¥4,552–6,438Train, night train
- Take the train from Motomachi to Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
- Take the night train from Himeji to Yonagonighttrain Sunrise Izumo
6h 27m¥4,571–6,438Fly, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Izumo Airport (IZO)plane ITM - IZO
- Take the train from Shinji to Yonagotrain
- Take the train from Yonago to Babasakichotrain
5h 19m¥16,183–32,300
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Izumo Airport (IZO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Sakaiminato is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe to Sakaiminato is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe to Sakaiminato. However, there are services departing from Sannomiya BT and arriving at Yonago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Sakaiminato. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Babasakicho via Okayama and Yonago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Kobe and Sakaiminato is 253 km. The road distance is 245.5 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Sakaiminato without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥5100 - ¥5400.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Kobe to Sakaiminato, including transfers.
Kobe to Sakaiminato bus services, operated by Nihon Kotsu, depart from Sannomiya BT station.
Kobe to Sakaiminato train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.
The best way to get from Kobe to Sakaiminato is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥5100 - ¥5400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4500 - ¥6500 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Sakaiminato, Japan?
Nihon Kotsu operates a bus from Sannomiya BT to Yonago once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,900 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shin Kobe to Babasakicho via Okayama and Yonago in around 5h 41m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Izumo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–27,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Kobe to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Kobe to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Yonago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Motomachi to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,300
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Night train from Himeji to Yonago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–4,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Shinji to Yonago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Yonago to Babasakicho
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥300–430
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 03-5755-2151
- Website
- nihon-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Sannomiya BT to Yonago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900
- Schedules at
- nihonkotsu.co.jp
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
More Questions & Answers
Kobe to Sakaiminato bus services, operated by Nihon Kotsu, arrive at Yonago station.
Kobe to Sakaiminato train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Sakaiminato is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Kobe to Sakaiminato.
There are 204+ hotels available in Sakaiminato.