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

The cheapest way to get from Namba (Station) to Kobe is to train via Amagasaki which costs ¥500 - ¥750 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Namba (Station) to Kobe is to drive which takes 37 min and costs ¥550 - ¥850.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Namba (Station) station to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from JR Namba Station and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Namba (Station) to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Namba and arriving at Shin Kobe via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

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

The distance between Namba (Station) and Kobe is 38 km. The road distance is 34.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Kobe without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥700 - ¥1000.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Namba (Station) to Kobe, including transfers.

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

Namba (Station) to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from JR Namba Station.

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

Namba (Station) to Kobe train services, operated by Osaka Metro, depart from Namba station.

Train or bus from Namba (Station) to Kobe?

The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Kobe is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1900. Alternatively, you can train via Amagasaki, which costs ¥500 - ¥750 and takes 1h 13m.

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

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

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

Namba (Station) to Kobe train services, operated by Osaka Metro, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Namba (Station) to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Namba (Station) to Kobe is 35 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Namba (Station) to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 331+ hotels available in Kobe.

Namba (Station) to Kobe - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car

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

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway Midosuji
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Shin Kobetrain Kodama / ...
1h 4m
¥700–969
Train via Amagasaki
cheapest
1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train [107572] Hanshin Namba / ...
2. Take the train from Amagasaki to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
1h 13m
¥533–734
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Namba Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus N / ...
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
1h 35m
¥1,493–1,838
Drive 34.9 km
1. Drive from Namba (Station) to Kobecar 34.9 km
37 min
¥585–845
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Namba (Station) to Kobetaxi 34.9 km
37 min
¥16,000–19,000
Train
1. Take the train from Kitashinchi to Motomachi(Hyogo)train [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
1h 20m
¥905–1,240

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Distance: 38.4 km
Duration: 1h 4m

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

You can take a bus from JR Namba Station to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal and Osaka Airport in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Namba (Station) to Motomachi via Osaka-Namba and Amagasaki in around 1h 13m.

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