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

The cheapest way to get from Ueno to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueno to Kobe is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.

Is there a direct train between Ueno and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Ueno to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Kuwamachi and arriving at Motomachi via Igakambe, Tsuruhashi and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Ueno to Kobe?

The distance between Ueno and Kobe is 124 km. The road distance is 102.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueno to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥1700 - ¥3400.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Ueno to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ueno to Kobe train from?

Ueno to Kobe train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, depart from Igakambe station.

Where does the Ueno to Kobe train arrive?

Ueno to Kobe train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, arrive at Tsuruhashi station.

Can I drive from Ueno to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueno to Kobe is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Ueno to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Ueno to Kobe - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ueno to Kobe by train or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Igakambe to Tsuruhashitrain [84520] Kintetsu Osaka Line Exp. / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Motomachitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
2h 44m
¥1,724–3,386
Drive 102.4 km
1. Drive from Ueno to Kobecar 102.4 km
1h 47m
¥1,761–2,543
Train via Osaka-Namba
1. Take the train from Iga-Kambe to Osaka-Nambatrain Limited Express / ...
2. Take the train from Osaka-umeda to Kobe-sannomiyatrain Kobe Line Local / ...
3h
¥2,632–3,189
Train via Nodahanshin
1. Take the train from Igakambe to Tsuruhashitrain [84520] Kintetsu Osaka Line Exp. / ...
2. Take the train from Noda to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local
3h 9m
¥1,764–3,376

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Distance: 124.5 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Kuwamachi to Motomachi via Igakambe, Tsuruhashi, and Ōsaka in around 2h 44m.

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