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

The cheapest way to get from Sakai to Kobe is to subway and train which costs ¥600 - ¥750 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sakai to Kobe is to drive which takes 40 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.

Is there a direct bus between Sakai and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Sakai 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 and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Sakai to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Suminoekoen and arriving at Hanakuma via Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Sakai to Kobe?

The distance between Sakai and Kobe is 49 km. The road distance is 39.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sakai to Kobe without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥600 - ¥750.

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

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Sakai to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sakai to Kobe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sakai to Kobe train from?

Sakai to Kobe train services, operated by Osaka Metro, depart from Suminoekoen station.

Train or bus from Sakai to Kobe?

The best way to get from Sakai to Kobe is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥900 - ¥1300 and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the Sakai to Kobe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sakai to Kobe train arrive?

Sakai to Kobe train services, operated by Osaka Metro, arrive at Nishiumeda station.

Can I drive from Sakai to Kobe?

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

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

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

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

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Suminoekoen to Nishiumedasubway [127398] OsakaMetro Yotsubashi
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Hanakumatrain Hankyu Kobe Line Limited Express / ...
1h 12m
¥603–736
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
Drive 39.8 km
1. Drive from Sakai to Kobecar 39.8 km
40 min
¥692–999
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sakai to Kobetaxi 39.8 km
40 min
¥15,000–18,000
Train
1. Take the train from Sakai to Shinimamiyatrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Imamiya to Ōsakatrain
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Motomachitrain
1h 14m
¥941–1,288

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Distance: 49.3 km
Duration: 1h 12m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sakai to Motomachi via Shin-Imamiya and Ōsaka in around 1h 14m.

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