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

The cheapest way to get from Sakaiminato to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sakaiminato to Kobe is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Sakaiminato and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Sakaiminato to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Yonago and arriving at Sannomiya BT via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Sakaiminato and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Sakaiminato to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Babasakicho and arriving at Shin Kobe via Yonago and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Sakaiminato to Kobe?

The distance between Sakaiminato and Kobe is 306 km. The road distance is 245.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sakaiminato to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs ¥4500 - ¥6500.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Sakaiminato to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sakaiminato to Kobe bus from?

Sakaiminato to Kobe bus services, operated by Nihon Kotsu, depart from Yonago station.

Where do I catch the Sakaiminato to Kobe train from?

Sakaiminato to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Babasakicho station.

Train or bus from Sakaiminato to Kobe?

The best way to get from Sakaiminato to Kobe is to train which takes 5h and costs ¥4500 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5100 - ¥5300 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Sakaiminato to Kobe bus arrive?

Sakaiminato to Kobe bus services, operated by Nihon Kotsu, arrive at Sannomiya BT station.

Where does the Sakaiminato to Kobe train arrive?

Sakaiminato to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yonago station.

Can I drive from Sakaiminato to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Sakaiminato to Kobe is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Sakaiminato to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Sakaiminato to Kobe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sakaiminato to Kobe by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Babasakicho to Yonagotrain
2. Take the train from Yonago to Okayamatrain
3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Kobetrain
5h
¥4,504–6,421
Drive 245.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sakaiminato to Kobecar 245.2 km
3h 53m
¥4,214–6,086
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yonago to Sannomiya BTbus
5h 5m
¥5,190–5,302
Night train
1. Take the night train from Yonago to Sannomiyanighttrain Sunrise Izumo
5h 40m
¥4,504–6,421
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Babasakicho to Yonagotrain
2. Take the train from Yonago to Shinjitrain
3. Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane IZO - ITM
4h 57m
¥16,254–32,521

Izumo Airport (IZO) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

28Weekly Planes

51 minAverage Duration

¥12,629Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.6 km
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Babasakicho to Shin Kobe via Yonago and Okayama in around 5h. Alternatively, Nihon Kotsu operates a bus from Yonago to Sannomiya BT once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,900 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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