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

The cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥9000 - ¥14000 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥11000 - ¥60000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ueno (Station) to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Ueno (Station) to Kobe. However, there are services departing from 上野 Ueno and arriving at Shin Kobe via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

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

The distance between Ueno (Station) and Kobe is 548 km. The road distance is 525.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Ueno (Station) to Kobe, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Ueno (Station) to Kobe?

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Kobe is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2600 - ¥17000 and takes 9h 13m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Ueno (Station) to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueno (Station) to Kobe is 525 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Ueno (Station) to Kobe.

How do I get a train ticket from Ueno (Station) to Kobe?

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Ueno (Station) to Kobe - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Ueno (Station) to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
3h 58m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Kobe Sannomiyabus Wk184 / ...
9h 13m
¥2,601–16,225
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Shibuya to Shinki Bus Sannomiyanightbus
9h 13m
¥8,356–12,482
Drive 525.3 km
1. Drive from Ueno (Station) to Kobecar 525.3 km
6h 1m
¥9,046–13,066
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3h 14m
¥11,828–56,182
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3h 42m
¥12,468–21,032
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
3h 52m
¥21,477–32,897
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Keisei-Ueno to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4h 3m
¥16,742–37,670
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
4h 48m
¥24,908–54,942

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

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1h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 548.3 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Kobe hourly, and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Kobe Sannomiya every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,500–16,000 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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