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

The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥9000 - ¥14000 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saitama to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥10000 - ¥26000.

Is there a direct bus between Saitama and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Saitama to Kobe. However, there are services departing from さいたま新都心駅東口 and arriving at Sannomiya BT via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Saitama and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Saitama to Kobe. However, there are services departing from さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin and arriving at Shin Kobe via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Saitama to Kobe?

The distance between Saitama and Kobe is 573 km. The road distance is 542.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Saitama to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Saitama to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saitama to Kobe bus from?

Saitama to Kobe bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, depart from さいたま新都心駅東口 station.

Where do I catch the Saitama to Kobe train from?

Saitama to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Saitama to Kobe?

The best way to get from Saitama to Kobe is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9500 - ¥14000 and takes 9h 52m.

Where does the Saitama to Kobe bus arrive?

Saitama to Kobe bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, arrive at 名古屋駅太閤通口 station.

Where does the Saitama to Kobe train arrive?

Saitama to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Kobe station.

Can I drive from Saitama to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Kobe is 543 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Saitama to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Saitama to Kobe - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Saitama to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
4h 21m
Drive 542.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Saitama to Kobecar 542.5 km
6h 17m
¥9,323–13,467
Bus
1. Take the bus from さいたま新都心駅東口 to 名古屋駅太閤通口bus 高速バスシルクライナー(太田経由)
2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Sannomiya BTbus
9h 52m
¥9,515–13,552
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal to Ōsakanightbus
9h 10m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3h 40m
¥10,637–25,443
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
4h 3m
¥13,777–19,293
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4h 32m
¥16,130–37,276
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
4. Take the train from Maiko to Motomachitrain
5h 2m
¥22,317–47,203
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
4h 42m
¥17,869–37,064

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB) flights

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1h 14mAverage Duration

¥9,769Cheapest Price

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Distance: 573.4 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Kobe hourly, and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from さいたま新都心駅東口 to Sannomiya BT via 名古屋駅太閤通口 and Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit in around 9h 52m.

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