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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Yamanashi is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Yamanashi is to fly and train which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥18000 - ¥38000.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe to Yamanashi. However, there are services departing from Sannomiya BT and arriving at 石和温泉駅 via Meitetsu Bus Center and 河口湖駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Yamanashi. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at 山梨市 Yamanashishi via Nagoya, Shiojiri and 甲府 Kōfu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Kobe to Yamanashi?

The distance between Kobe and Yamanashi is 473 km. The road distance is 448.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Yamanashi without a car is to train via 甲府 Kōfu which takes 5h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Kobe to Yamanashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Yamanashi bus from?

Kobe to Yamanashi bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Sannomiya BT station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Yamanashi train from?

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

Train or bus from Kobe to Yamanashi?

The best way to get from Kobe to Yamanashi is to train via 甲府 Kōfu which takes 5h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Nagoya, which costs ¥9500 - ¥10500 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Kobe to Yamanashi bus arrive?

Kobe to Yamanashi bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.

Where does the Kobe to Yamanashi train arrive?

Kobe to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Yamanashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Yamanashi is 449 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Kobe to Yamanashi.

Where can I stay near Yamanashi?

There are 866+ hotels available in Yamanashi.

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Train via 甲府 Kōfu
best
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Nagoyatrain
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain
3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain
5h 37m
Drive 448.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kobe to Yamanashicar 448.7 km
5h 33m
¥7,746–11,188
Bus via Nagoya
1. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kawaguchiko Stationbus
10h 43m
¥9,490–10,120
Fly Kobe to Matsumoto Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
2. Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain
4h 7m
¥18,150–37,930
Train
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Nagoyatrain
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain
3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Yamanashishitrain
7h 1m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osaka Station to Kofu Station South-Gatebus Crystal Liner
10h 54m
¥8,107–11,082
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 Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain
5h 34m
¥14,210–53,850
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 Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain
5h 55m
¥15,883–23,670
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 Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamanashishitrain
6h 43m
¥23,310–56,450
Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain
7h 15m
¥25,709–53,922

Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights

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Distance: 472.7 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Shin Kobe to 山梨市 Yamanashishi via Nagoya, Shiojiri, Kōfu, and 甲府 Kōfu in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sannomiya BT to 山梨市 Yamanashishi via Meitetsu Bus Center, 河口湖駅, 石和温泉駅, and 石和温泉 Isawa-Onsen in around 10h 43m.

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