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

The cheapest way to get from Saku to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saku to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs ¥13000 - ¥32000.

Is there a direct bus between Saku and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Saku to Kobe. However, there are services departing from 中込橋場・駅入口（のりば） and arriving at Shinki Bus Sannomiya via 池袋駅東口 and Shibuya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Saku and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Saku to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Nakagomi and arriving at Shin Kobe via Sakudaira, Nagano and Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Saku to Kobe?

The distance between Saku and Kobe is 515 km. The road distance is 431.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Saku to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Saku to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saku to Kobe bus from?

Saku to Kobe bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 中込橋場・駅入口（のりば） station.

Where do I catch the Saku to Kobe train from?

Saku to Kobe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sakudaira station.

Train or bus from Saku to Kobe?

The best way to get from Saku to Kobe is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥22000 and takes 12h 7m.

Where does the Saku to Kobe bus arrive?

Saku to Kobe bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 池袋駅東口（おりば） station.

Where does the Saku to Kobe train arrive?

Saku to Kobe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.

Can I drive from Saku to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Saku to Kobe is 431 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Saku to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Naganotrain
2. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Kobetrain
7h 24m
Night bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Sakudaira Station to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatenightbus Chikumagawa Liner
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Motomachitrain JR Kyoto Line
12h
¥6,267–12,891
Bus
1. Take the bus from 中込橋場・駅入口（のりば） to 池袋駅東口（おりば）bus 池袋～佐久
2. Take the bus from Shibuya Station to Shinki Bus Sannomiyabus 9351
12h 7m
¥10,010–21,610
Drive 431.1 km
1. Drive from Saku to Kobecar 431.1 km
6h 26m
¥7,481–10,805
Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
1. Take the train from Komoro to Shinonoitrain
2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Nagoyatrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
8h
Train, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Otabe to Kobuchizawatrain
2. Take the train from Kobuchizawa to Shiojiritrain
3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
5h 42m
¥20,639–36,129
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
5h 31m
¥13,342–31,536
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
5h 54m
¥15,982–24,386
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
6h 52m
¥24,522–50,296
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
6h 44m
¥21,052–41,016

Saku to Kobe by bus

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12h 7mAverage Duration

¥10,010Cheapest Price

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Distance: 514.6 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Nakagomi to Shin Kobe via Saku-Daira, Sakudaira, Nagano, and Nagoya in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 中込橋場・駅入口（のりば） to Shinki Bus Sannomiya via 池袋駅東口（おりば）, 池袋駅東口, 渋谷駅西口, and Shibuya Station in around 12h 7m.

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