What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe is to train via Juso which costs ¥900 - ¥1200 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto (State) and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto (State) station to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto (State) and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto (State) to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at Shin Kobe via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Kyoto (State) to Kobe?

The distance between Kyoto (State) and Kobe is 72 km. The road distance is 74.8 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto (State) to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto (State) to Kobe bus from?

Kyoto (State) to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.

Where do I catch the Kyoto (State) to Kobe train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto (State) to Kobe?

The best way to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥2800 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Kyoto (State) to Kobe bus arrive?

Kyoto (State) to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.

Where does the Kyoto (State) to Kobe train arrive?

Kyoto (State) to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Kobe station.

Can I drive from Kyoto (State) to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto (State) to Kobe is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Kyoto (State) to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Kyoto (State) to Kobe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
1h 32m
Train via Juso
cheapest
1. Take the train from Karasuma to Jusotrain Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
2. Take the train from Juso to Kobe-sannomiyatrain Kobe Line Local / ...
1h 49m
¥908–1,117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
2h 20m
¥2,274–2,755
Drive 74.8 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Kobecar 74.8 km
1h 12m
¥1,286–1,857
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Kobetaxi 74.8 km
1h 12m
¥27,000–32,000
Train via Motomachi
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Motomachitrain JR Kyoto Line
2h 13m
¥1,324–1,855

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Distance: 72.2 km
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Kyoto (State), Japan and Kobe, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Shin Kobe hourly, and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Marutamachi to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Kyoto, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Airport in around 2h 20m.

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