There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto University to Kobe by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Tofukujitrain Keihan Main Line Semi-Express / ...
- Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
1h 56mLine 203 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Hyakumanben to Shijo Karasumabus 203
- Take the train from Karasuma to Juusantrain
- Take the train from Juusan to Hanakumatrain
2h 29m¥980–1,210Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
2h 44m¥2,430–3,030Drive 76.8 km
- Drive from Kyoto University to Kobecar 76.8 km
1h 13m¥1,171–1,692Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyoto University to Kobetaxi 76.8 km
1h 13m¥34,000–41,000Line 17 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hyakumanben to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus 17
- Take the train from Kyōto to Motomachitrain JR Kyoto Line
2h 13m¥1,330–1,830
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto University to Kobe is to line 203 bus and train which costs ¥950 - ¥1300 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto University to Kobe is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto University to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Hyakumanben and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto University to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Demachiyanagi and arriving at Shin Kobe via Tōfukuji and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Kyoto University and Kobe is 77 km. The road distance is 76.8 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto University to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Kyoto University to Kobe, including transfers.
Kyoto University to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Kyoto University to Kobe train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, depart from Demachiyanagi station.
The best way to get from Kyoto University to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Kyoto University, Japan and Kobe, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Kyoto University to Shin Kobe via Demachiyanagi, Tōfukuji, Kyōto, and Kyoto in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kyoto University to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Hyakumanben, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Airport in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
Train from Demachiyanagi to Tofukuji
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥260–330
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyoto to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Karasuma to Juusan
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥410–550
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Juusan to Hanakuma
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥340–430
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,600
- Schedules at
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Schedules at
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
Bus from Hyakumanben to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
Bus from Hyakumanben to Shijo Karasuma
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- ¥34,000–41,000
Uber
- Website
- uber.com
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
MK Taxi Kyoto
- Phone
- +81 75 778 4141
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kyoto University to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Kyoto University to Kobe train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, arrive at Tofukuji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto University to Kobe is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Kyoto University to Kobe.
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