There are 3 ways to get from Kobe to Tottori Sand Dunes by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Tottori Sand Dunes is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe to Tottori Sand Dunes is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe to Tottori Sand Dunes. However, there are services departing from Sannomiya BT and arriving at Tottori via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Tottori Sand Dunes. However, there are services departing from Sannomiya and arriving at Tottori via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Kobe and Tottori Sand Dunes is 185 km. The road distance is 169 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Tottori Sand Dunes without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Kobe to Tottori Sand Dunes, including transfers.
Kobe to Tottori Sand Dunes bus services, operated by Nihon Kotsu, depart from Sannomiya BT station.
Kobe to Tottori Sand Dunes train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Sannomiya station.
The best way to get from Kobe to Tottori Sand Dunes is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥7000 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Tottori Sand Dunes, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Sannomiya to Tottori every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,600–3,700 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, Nihon Kotsu operates a bus from Sannomiya BT to Tottori 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 2h 41m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Sannomiya to Tottori
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 03-5755-2151
- Website
- nihon-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Sannomiya BT to Tottori
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- nihonkotsu.co.jp
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Kobe to Tottori Sand Dunes bus services, operated by Nihon Kotsu, arrive at Tottori station.
Kobe to Tottori Sand Dunes train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tottori station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Tottori Sand Dunes is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Kobe to Tottori Sand Dunes.
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