There are 4 ways to get from Kotohira to Kobe by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kotohira to Okayamatrain [187026] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 22 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
2h 1mDrive 177.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kotohira to Kobecar 177.7 km
2h 39m¥3,060–4,420Bus
- Take the bus from Kotohira to Takamatsu Airportbus
- Take the bus from Yumetown Takamatsu to Sannomiya BTbus Takamatsu Express Kobe
4h 37m¥5,700–7,150Train, night train
- Take the train from Kotoden-Kotohira to Takamatsu-Chikkotrain Kotohira-Line
- Take the nighttrain from Takamatsu to Sannomiyanighttrain Sunrise Seto
4h 46m¥3,506–4,829
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kotohira to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kotohira to Kobe is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kotohira to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Kotohira and arriving at Sannomiya BT via Takamatsu Airport and Yumetown Takamatsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kotohira to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Kotohira and arriving at Shin Kobe via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Kotohira and Kobe is 195 km. The road distance is 177.7 km.
The best way to get from Kotohira to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Kotohira to Kobe, including transfers.
Kotohira to Kobe bus services, operated by Kinku Bus, depart from Kotohira station.
Kotohira to Kobe train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Kotohira station.
The best way to get from Kotohira to Kobe is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Kotohira, Kagawa-ken, Japan and Kobe, Japan?
You can take a train from Kotohira to Shin Kobe via Okayama in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kotohira to Sannomiya BT via Takamatsu Airport, Youme Town Takamatsu-mae, and Yumetown Takamatsu in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Kotohira to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- (0877)75-2920
- Website
- kinkuubus.jimdo.com
Bus from Kotohira to Takamatsu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- kinkuubus.jimdofree.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kotohira to Kobe bus services, operated by Kinku Bus, arrive at Takamatsu Airport station.
Kotohira to Kobe train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotohira to Kobe is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Kotohira to Kobe.
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