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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kobe (Station) is to train via Oomiya which costs ¥900 - ¥1200 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kobe (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1800.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Kobe (Station) 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 3h 4m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kobe (Station). However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Island Kitaguchi via Ōsaka and Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

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

The distance between Kyoto and Kobe (Station) is 72 km. The road distance is 68.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kobe (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Kyoto to Kobe (Station), including transfers.

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

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

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

Kyoto to Kobe (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Kobe (Station)?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kobe (Station) is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥3100 and takes 3h 4m.

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

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

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

Kyoto to Kobe (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Kobe (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kobe (Station) is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Kyoto to Kobe (Station).

Where can I stay near Kobe (Station)?

There are 9605+ hotels available in Kobe (Station).

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Sumiyoshitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
1h 20m
¥1,276–1,737
Train via Oomiya
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oomiya to Ōsakatrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
2. Take the train from Osaka-Umeda to Uozakitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
2h 14m
¥941–1,199
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
3h 4m
¥2,431–3,060
Drive 68.5 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Kobe (Station)car 68.5 km
1h 5m
¥1,181–1,706
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Kobe (Station)taxi 68.5 km
1h 5m
¥30,000–37,000
Train via Uozaki
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird / ...
2. Take the train from Osaka-Umeda to Uozakitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
1h 39m
¥1,196–1,617

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Distance: 71.7 km
Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a train from Kyōto to Kobe (Station) via Ōsaka, Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr), and Island Kitaguchi in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kobe (Station) via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kobe Sannomiya Station, Sannomiya, Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr), and Island Kitaguchi in around 3h 4m.

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