There are 4 ways to get from Utazu (Station) to Kobe by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Utazu to Okayamatrain Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
1h 35mNight train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Sakaide to Sannomiyanighttrain Sunrise Seto
3h 34m¥2,600–3,700Bus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Sannomiya BTbus Takamatsu Express Kobe
3h 48m¥3,800–5,500Drive 176.9 km
- Drive from Utazu (Station) to Kobecar 176.9 km
2h 37m¥3,045–4,398
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Utazu (Station) to Kobe is to night train which costs ¥2600 - ¥3700 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Utazu (Station) to Kobe is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Utazu (Station) station to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Takamatsu Station and arriving at Sannomiya BT via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Utazu (Station) to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Utazu and arriving at Shin Kobe via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Utazu (Station) and Kobe is 177 km. The road distance is 176.9 km.
The best way to get from Utazu (Station) to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Utazu (Station) to Kobe, including transfers.
Utazu (Station) to Kobe bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Takamatsu Station.
Utazu (Station) to Kobe train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Utazu station.
The best way to get from Utazu (Station) to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Utazu (Station), Japan and Kobe, Japan?
You can take a train from Utazu to Shin Kobe via Okayama in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Takamatsu Station to Sannomiya BT hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Utazu to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Night train from Sakaide to Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Takamatsu Station to Sannomiya BT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,500
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Utazu (Station) to Kobe bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Sannomiya BT station.
Utazu (Station) to Kobe train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utazu (Station) to Kobe is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Utazu (Station) to Kobe.
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