There are 5 ways to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Kobe by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
40 min¥850–1,100Drive 28.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Kobecar 28.8 km
39 min¥499–721Train
- Take the train from Hotarugaike to Juusantrain Hankyu Takarazuka Line / ...
- Take the train from Juusan to Hanakumatrain Hankyu Kobe Line Limited Express / ...
1h 4m¥747–911Taxi
- Take the taxi from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Kobetaxi 28.8 km
39 min¥11,000–14,000Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Osaka Itami-ITM to Kobe28.8 km
39 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥490 - ¥750 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Kobe is to taxi which takes 39 min and costs ¥11000 - ¥14000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Osaka Airport and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Osaka Airport and arriving at Hanakuma via Hotarugaike and Juusan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) and Kobe is 28 km. The road distance is 28.8 km.
The best way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Kobe without a car is to bus which takes 40 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1100.
The bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Station takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Osaka Airport station.
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Kobe train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, depart from Hotarugaike station.
The best way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Kobe is to bus which takes 40 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥700 - ¥950 and takes 1h 4m.
What companies run services between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), Japan and Kobe, Japan?
Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus operates a bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥850–1,100 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Osaka Airport to Hanakuma via Hotarugaike, Hotarugaike, and Juusan in around 1h 4m.
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Hotarugaike to Juusan
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥200–250
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Juusan to Hanakuma
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥340–430
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Osaka Itami-ITM to Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–14,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Kobe Sannomiya Station.
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Kobe train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, arrive at Juusan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Kobe is 29 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Kobe.
There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) and Kobe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.