What is the cheapest way to get from Saijō to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Saijō to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saijō to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Saijō to Kobe is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Saijō and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Saijō to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Iyo-Saijo and arriving at Shin Kobe via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Saijō to Kobe?

The distance between Saijō and Kobe is 265 km. The road distance is 237.3 km.

How do I travel from Saijō to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Saijō to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Saijō to Kobe?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Saijō to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saijō to Kobe train from?

Saijō to Kobe train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Iyo-Saijo station.

Where does the Saijō to Kobe train arrive?

Saijō to Kobe train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Saijō to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Saijō to Kobe is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Saijō to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 328+ hotels available in Kobe.

Saijō to Kobe - 4 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Saijō to Kobe by train, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Iyo-Saijo to Okayamatrain [186886] Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 14 / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
2h 45m
Drive 237.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Saijō to Kobecar 237.3 km
3h 19m
¥4,117–5,946
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Iyo-Saijo to Sakaidetrain [186913] Ltd. Exp Ishizuchi 14 / ...
2. Take the night train from Sakaide to Sannomiyanighttrain Sunrise Seto
4h 45m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Iyo-Saijo to Matsuyama(Ehime)train
2. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
5h 21m

Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

70Weekly Planes

53 minAverage Duration

¥11,596Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.1 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Saijō, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a train from Iyo-Saijo to Shin Kobe via Okayama in around 2h 45m.

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