What is the cheapest way to get from Nagoya Station to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Nagoya Station to Kobe is to bus which costs ¥2000 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nagoya Station to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Nagoya Station to Kobe is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4800.

Is there a direct bus between Nagoya Station and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit station and arriving at Sannomiya BT. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Nagoya Station and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nagoya and arriving at Shin Kobe. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Nagoya Station to Kobe?

The distance between Nagoya Station and Kobe is 202 km. The road distance is 191.7 km.

How do I travel from Nagoya Station to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Nagoya Station to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nagoya Station to Kobe?

The train from Nagoya to Shin Kobe takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Nagoya Station to Kobe bus from?

Nagoya Station to Kobe bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.

Where do I catch the Nagoya Station to Kobe train from?

Nagoya Station to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagoya station.

Train or bus from Nagoya Station to Kobe?

The best way to get from Nagoya Station to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Nagoya Station to Kobe bus arrive?

Nagoya Station to Kobe bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Sannomiya BT station.

Where does the Nagoya Station to Kobe train arrive?

Nagoya Station to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Kobe station.

Can I drive from Nagoya Station to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Nagoya Station to Kobe is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Nagoya Station to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 329+ hotels available in Kobe.

Nagoya Station to Kobe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nagoya Station to Kobe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
1h 10m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Sannomiya BTbus
3h 17m
¥2,000–5,500
Drive 191.7 km
1. Drive from Nagoya Station to Kobecar 191.7 km
2h 35m
¥3,300–4,766
Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
1. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Motomachitrain JR Kyoto Line
2h 4m
Bus via Ōsaka
1. Take the bus from Nagoya Station to Osaka WBT Umedabus
3h 50m
¥4,025–5,682

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Distance: 202.4 km
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Nagoya Station, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nagoya to Shin Kobe hourly, and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Sannomiya BT 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,460 and the journey takes 3h 17m. JAMJAM LINER also services this route once daily.

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