There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Kobe Airport (UKB) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
- Take the train from Sannomiya(Port Liner) to Kobe Airporttrain
1h 35m¥1,379–1,909Train via Juusan
cheapest- Take the train from Oomiya to Juusantrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
- Take the train from Juusan to Sannomiyatrain Hankyu Kobe Line / ...
2h 1m¥938–1,152Bus
- 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 45m¥2,281–2,751Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kyoto to Kobe-UKB79.9 km
1h 18mDrive 79.9 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Kobe Airport (UKB)car 79.9 km
1h 18m¥1,383–1,997Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyoto to Kobe Airport (UKB)taxi 79.9 km
1h 18m¥28,000–35,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kobe Airport (UKB) is to train via Juusan which costs ¥900 - ¥1200 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kobe Airport (UKB) is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Kobe Airport (UKB) station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kobe Airport (UKB). However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Kobe Airport via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Sannomiya(Port Liner). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Kyoto and Kobe Airport (UKB) is 82 km. The road distance is 79.9 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kobe Airport (UKB) without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Kyoto to Kobe Airport (UKB), including transfers.
Kyoto to Kobe Airport (UKB) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Kyoto to Kobe Airport (UKB) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kobe Airport (UKB) is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥2800 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kobe Airport (UKB), Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Kobe Airport via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Sannomiya(Port Liner) in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kobe Airport via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kobe Sannomiya Station, and Sannomiya(Port Liner) in around 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 078-302-2500
- Website
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Sannomiya(Port Liner) to Kobe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Oomiya to Juusan
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥400–500
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Juusan to Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥320–400
- 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
- ¥1,200–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- ¥28,000–35,000
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Kobe Airport (UKB) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Kyoto to Kobe Airport (UKB) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kobe Airport (UKB) is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Kyoto to Kobe Airport (UKB).
There are 407+ hotels available in Kobe Airport (UKB).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kyoto and Kobe Airport (UKB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.