What is the cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo)?

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo) is to train which costs ¥350 - ¥600 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo)?

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo) is to drive which takes 38 min and costs ¥550 - ¥850.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Kobe(Hyogo)?

No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo) station. However, there are services departing from Osaka Marubiru and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Kobe(Hyogo)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Kousokukoube. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo)?

The distance between Osaka and Kobe(Hyogo) is 38 km. The road distance is 33.6 km.

How do I travel from Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo) without a car?

The best way to get from Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo) without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs ¥350 - ¥600.

How long does it take to get from Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo)?

The train from Ōsaka to Kousokukoube takes 40 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo) bus from?

Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Osaka Marubiru station.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo) train from?

Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo) train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, depart from Ōsaka station.

Train or bus from Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo)?

The best way to get from Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo) is to train which takes 46 min and costs ¥350 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo) bus arrive?

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

Where does the Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo) train arrive?

Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo) train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, arrive at Kousokukoube station.

Can I drive from Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo)?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo) is 34 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo).

Where can I stay near Kobe(Hyogo)?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe(Hyogo).

Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kousokukoubetrain Hankyu Kobe Line Limited Express / ...
46 min
¥350–600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osaka Marubiru to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
1h 50m
¥1,515–1,990
Drive 33.6 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo)car 33.6 km
38 min
¥579–836
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Osaka to Kobe(Hyogo)taxi 33.6 km
38 min
¥15,000–19,000
Train via Kitashinchi
1. Take the train from Kitashinchi to Kobe(Hyogo)train [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
54 min
¥700–1,100

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Distance: 38.5 km
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kobe(Hyogo), Japan?

Hankyu Railway operates a train from Ōsaka to Kousokukoube every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥350–450 and the journey takes 40 min. Hanshin Electric Railway also services this route every 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka Marubiru to Kobe(Hyogo) via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kobe Sannomiya Station, Kobe-Sannomiya, and Kosoku-Kobe in around 1h 50m.

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