What is the cheapest way to get from Sakai Station to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Sakai Station to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sakai Station to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Sakai Station to Kobe is to drive which takes 39 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.

Is there a direct bus between Sakai Station and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Sakai Station station to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Nanba Station, Osaka and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Sakai Station and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Sakai Station to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Sakai and arriving at Motomachi via Shin-Imamiya and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Sakai Station to Kobe?

The distance between Sakai Station and Kobe is 50 km. The road distance is 40.1 km.

How do I travel from Sakai Station to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Sakai Station to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs ¥900 - ¥1300.

How long does it take to get from Sakai Station to Kobe?

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Sakai Station to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sakai Station to Kobe bus from?

Sakai Station to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Nanba Station, Osaka.

Where do I catch the Sakai Station to Kobe train from?

Sakai Station to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Imamiya station.

Train or bus from Sakai Station to Kobe?

The best way to get from Sakai Station to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs ¥900 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 41m.

Where does the Sakai Station to Kobe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sakai Station to Kobe train arrive?

Sakai Station to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.

Can I drive from Sakai Station to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Sakai Station to Kobe is 40 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Sakai Station to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Sakai Station to Kobe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sakai Station to Kobe by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Imamiya to Ōsakatrain Ōsaka Loop Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Motomachitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
1h 6m
¥940–1,287
Drive 40.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sakai Station to Kobecar 40.1 km
39 min
¥696–1,005
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus N
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
1h 41m
¥1,747–2,186
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sakai Station to Kobetaxi 40.1 km
39 min
¥15,000–18,000
Train via Fukushima
1. Take the train from Shin-Imamiya to Fukushimatrain Ōsaka Loop Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Fukushima to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local
1h 33m
¥920–1,217

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Distance: 49.7 km
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Sakai Station, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a train from Sakai to Motomachi via Shin-Imamiya and Ōsaka in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sakai to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Namba, Nanba Station, Osaka, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Airport in around 1h 41m.

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