There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Kobe Port Tower by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Hanakumatrain Hankyu Kobe Line Limited Express / ...
1h 21m¥1,026–1,377Bus
- 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 48m¥2,071–2,600Drive 75.3 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Kobe Port Towercar 75.3 km
1h 12m¥1,297–1,873Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyoto to Kobe Port Towertaxi 75.3 km
1h 12m¥33,000–40,000Train via Nishi-Motomachi
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishi-Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
1h 41m¥1,046–1,487Train, bus
- Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
- Take the bus from Nunobiki Herb Garden to Nakatottei Pierbus
2h 14m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kobe Port Tower is to train which costs ¥1000 - ¥1400 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kobe Port Tower is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Kobe Port Tower 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 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kobe Port Tower. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Hanakuma via Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Kyoto and Kobe Port Tower is 81 km. The road distance is 75.3 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kobe Port Tower without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1400.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Kyoto to Kobe Port Tower, including transfers.
Kyoto to Kobe Port Tower bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Kyoto to Kobe Port Tower train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kobe Port Tower is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥2600 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kobe Port Tower, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Kobe Port Tower via Ōsaka and Hanakuma in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kobe Port Tower via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, and Kobe Sannomiya Station in around 2h 48m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyoto to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Hanakuma
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥350–440
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishi-Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥370–550
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- 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
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com
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
- Phone
- +81783042226
- Website
- shinkibus.co.jp
Bus from Nunobiki Herb Garden to Nakatottei Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥260–680
- Schedules at
- shinkibus.co.jp
- Adult Day pass
- ¥680
- Child Day pass
- ¥340
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- ¥33,000–40,000
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 to Kobe Port Tower bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Kyoto to Kobe Port Tower train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kobe Port Tower is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Kyoto to Kobe Port Tower.
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