There are 4 ways to get from Sakaidechō to Kobe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sakaide to Okayamatrain [31528] Marine-Liner 22 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
1h 36m¥2,784–3,870Drive 174.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Sakaidechō to Kobecar 174.6 km
2h 34m¥2,656–3,836Bus
- Take the bus from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal to Sannomiya BTbus Kan-onji Express
3h 24m¥4,000–5,500Train via Nishi Akashi
- Take the train from Utazu to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Nishi Akashitrain
- Take the train from Nishi-Akashi to Motomachitrain
3h 12m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sakaidechō to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Sakaidechō to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal and arriving at Sannomiya BT. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Sakaidechō to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Sakaide and arriving at Shin Kobe via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Sakaidechō and Kobe is 179 km. The road distance is 174.6 km.
The best way to get from Sakaidechō to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Sakaidechō to Kobe, including transfers.
Sakaidechō to Kobe bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal station.
Sakaidechō to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Sakaide station.
The best way to get from Sakaidechō to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Sakaidechō, Japan and Kobe, Japan?
You can take a train from Sakaide to Shin Kobe via Okayama in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal to Sannomiya BT twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sakaide to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Website
- JR WEST
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nishi-Akashi to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥400–600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Okayama to Nishi Akashi
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Utazu to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal to Sannomiya BT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Sakaidechō to Kobe bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Sannomiya BT station.
Sakaidechō to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sakaidechō to Kobe is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Sakaidechō to Kobe.
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