There are 5 ways to get from Port of Kobe to Osaka by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Kitashinchitrain [26937] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
1h 13m¥910–1,250Drive 33.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Port of Kobe to Osakacar 33.7 km
38 min¥583–843Bus
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Herbis Osakabus
2h 2m¥1,560–2,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Port of Kobe to Osakataxi 33.7 km
38 min¥12,000–16,000Train via Fukushima
- Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Fukushimatrain Hanshin Main Line Local
1h 23m¥670–900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port of Kobe to Osaka is to drive which costs ¥550 - ¥850 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Port of Kobe to Osaka is to drive which takes 38 min and costs ¥550 - ¥850.
No, there is no direct bus from Port of Kobe station to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Herbis Osaka via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Port of Kobe to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Nakafuto(Hyogo) and arriving at Kitashinchi via Sannomiya(Jr). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Port of Kobe and Osaka is 49 km. The road distance is 33.7 km.
The best way to get from Port of Kobe to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥900 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Port of Kobe to Osaka, including transfers.
Port of Kobe to Osaka bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya Station.
Port of Kobe to Osaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Sannomiya(Jr) station.
The best way to get from Port of Kobe to Osaka is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥900 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2000 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Port of Kobe, Japan and Osaka, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Kitashinchi every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥700–1,000 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port of Kobe to Herbis Osaka via Minatojima, Sannomiya(Port Liner), Kobe Sannomiya Station, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 2h 2m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Kitashinchi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥460–650
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Herbis Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–650
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–16,000
Kamome Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-381-7789
- Website
- kamometaxi.com
Kobe MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-303-6001
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Kobe Sogo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-451-0808
- Website
- kobesogo.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Port of Kobe to Osaka bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Port of Kobe to Osaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kitashinchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port of Kobe to Osaka is 34 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Port of Kobe to Osaka.
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