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 - ¥11000 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 43m and costs ¥20000 - ¥36000.

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 Shizuoka and 甲府 Kōfu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Kobe to Yamanashi?

The distance between Kobe and Yamanashi is 510 km. The road distance is 448.6 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 which takes 5h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m 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 which takes 5h 48m 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 Shizuoka 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 865+ hotels available in Yamanashi.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Shizuokatrain Hikari
2. Take the train from Shizuoka to Kofutrain [187900] Ltd. Exp.
5h 48m
Drive 448.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kobe to Yamanashicar 448.6 km
5h 33m
¥7,525–10,869
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 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
¥14,210–51,850
Train via Nagoya
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
6h 13m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osaka Station to Kofu Station South-Gatebus Crystal Liner
10h 54m
¥8,107–11,082
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
6h
¥14,883–23,670
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 43m
¥20,150–35,930
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
¥25,709–49,922
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 48m
¥23,310–50,450

Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

¥11,005Cheapest Price

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Distance: 510.5 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Shin Kobe to 山梨市 Yamanashishi via Shizuoka, Kofu, and 甲府 Kōfu in around 5h 48m. 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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