There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Kobe Port Terminal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain A: Special Rapid Service
1h 4m¥1,375–1,875Train via Juso
cheapest- Take the train from Omiya to Jusotrain Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
- Take the train from Juso to Kobe-sannomiyatrain Kobe Line Local / ...
1h 48m¥910–1,120Bus
- 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 30m¥2,281–2,751Drive 74.1 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Kobe Port Terminalcar 74.1 km
1h 10m¥1,286–1,857Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyoto to Kobe Port Terminaltaxi 74.1 km
1h 10m¥26,000–32,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kobe Port Terminal is to train via Juso which costs ¥900 - ¥1200 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kobe Port Terminal is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Kobe Port Terminal 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 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kobe Port Terminal. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Port Terminal via Ashiya and Sannomiya(Port Liner). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Kyoto and Kobe Port Terminal is 75 km. The road distance is 74.1 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kobe Port Terminal without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Kyoto to Kobe Port Terminal, including transfers.
Kyoto to Kobe Port Terminal bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Kyoto to Kobe Port Terminal train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kobe Port Terminal is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥2800 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kobe Port Terminal, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Ashiya every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥950–1,400 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Port Terminal via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kobe Sannomiya Station, and Sannomiya(Port Liner) in around 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Ashiya
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Omiya to Juso
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥390–480
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Juso to Kobe-sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥310–390
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- 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 10m
- Estimated price
- ¥26,000–32,000
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 Port Terminal bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Kyoto to Kobe Port Terminal train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ashiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kobe Port Terminal is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Kyoto to Kobe Port Terminal.
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