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How to get fromKobe to Tamanoby train, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kobe to Tamano by train, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Okayamatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Taibus bus 501 岡山駅→天満屋・築港新町・上山坂→宇野駅 / ...
    2h 9m
    ¥2,262–3,178

  2. Car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Kobe to Takamatsucarferry car ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Takamatsu to Miyanouraferry ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Naoshima to Unocarferry car ferry
    8h
    ¥3,505–7,583

  3. Drive 151 km

    1. Drive from Kobe to Tamanocar car 151 km
    2h 34m
    ¥2,606–3,765

  4. Train, bus via Himeji

    1. Take the train from Motomachi to Himejitrain train
    2. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Taibus bus
    4h 22m
    ¥2,481–3,578

Kobe to Tamano by train and bus

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Tamano, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kobe to Tamano. However, you can take the train to Okayama, walk to Okayama Sta., then take the bus to Tai. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Kobe to Uno via Takamatsu, Takamatsu, Miyanoura, and Naoshima in around 8h.

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