What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kobe (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kobe (Station) is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kobe (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kobe (Station) is to fly and train which takes 3h 48m and costs ¥12000 - ¥50000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Kobe (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Kobe (Station). However, there are services departing from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct ferry between Tokyo and Kobe (Station)?

No, there is no direct ferry from Tokyo to Kobe (Station). However, there are services departing from Tokyo Ferry Terminal and arriving at Kobe via Kitakyushu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Kobe (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Kobe (Station). However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Island Kitaguchi via Kyōto and Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Kobe (Station)?

The distance between Tokyo and Kobe (Station) is 548 km. The road distance is 515.4 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Kobe (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Kobe (Station) without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Kobe (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Tokyo to Kobe (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Kobe (Station) bus from?

Tokyo to Kobe (Station) bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu station.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Kobe (Station) train from?

Tokyo to Kobe (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Kobe (Station)?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Kobe (Station) is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥18000 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Tokyo to Kobe (Station) bus arrive?

Tokyo to Kobe (Station) bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Kobe Sannomiya station.

Where does the Tokyo to Kobe (Station) train arrive?

Tokyo to Kobe (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Kobe (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Kobe (Station) is 515 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Tokyo to Kobe (Station).

Where can I stay near Kobe (Station)?

There are 9594+ hotels available in Kobe (Station).

Tokyo to Kobe (Station) - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Tokyo to Kobe (Station) by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Sumiyoshitrain JR Kyoto Line
4h 34m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Kobe Sannomiyabus Wk184 / ...
8h 46m
¥2,860–17,390
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Tokyo Ferry Terminal to Kitakyushucarferry
2. Take the carferry from Kitakyushu to Kobecarferry
47h 35m
¥25,800–27,300
Drive 515.4 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Kobe (Station)car 515.4 km
5h 50m
¥8,645–12,486
Train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
5h 4m
Bus via Osaka-Umeda
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminalbus
9h 6m
¥3,720–12,680
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Sumiyoshitrain
3h 48m
¥12,120–49,574
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Sumiyoshitrain
4h 15m
¥12,760–21,424
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
4h 36m
¥19,890–43,424
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4h 47m
¥16,373–34,075
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
3. Take the train from Maiko to Sumiyoshitrain
5h 20m
¥25,160–51,314

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

¥11,005Cheapest Price

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Distance: 548.1 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Kobe (Station), Japan?

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Kobe (Station) via Kyoto, Kyōto, Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr), and Island Kitaguchi in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Kobe Sannomiya every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,500–17,000 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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