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

The cheapest way to get from Yamazaki to Kobe is to train via Juso which costs ¥600 - ¥800 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamazaki to Kobe is to drive which takes 53 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1400.

Is there a direct train between Yamazaki and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yamazaki and arriving at Motomachi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Yamazaki to Kobe?

The distance between Yamazaki and Kobe is 59 km. The road distance is 55.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamazaki to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1500.

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

It takes approximately 59 min to get from Yamazaki to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamazaki to Kobe train from?

Yamazaki to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Takatsuki station.

Where does the Yamazaki to Kobe train arrive?

Yamazaki to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sannomiya station.

Can I drive from Yamazaki to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamazaki to Kobe is 56 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Yamazaki to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Yamazaki to Kobe - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Yamazaki to Kobe by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Takatsuki to Sannomiyatrain A: Special Rapid Service
59 min
¥960–1,422
Train via Juso
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oyamazaki to Jusotrain Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
2. Take the train from Juso to Kobe-sannomiyatrain Kobe Line Local / ...
1h 20m
¥612–762
Drive 55.9 km
1. Drive from Yamazaki to Kobecar 55.9 km
53 min
¥961–1,389
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Yamazaki to Kobetaxi 55.9 km
53 min
¥20,000–25,000
Train via Shin Osaka
1. Take the train from Yamazaki to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain A: JR Kyōto Line Local
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Shin Kobetrain Kodama / ...
1h 11m
¥883–1,274
Train #2
1. Take the train from Yamazaki to Motomachitrain JR Kyoto Line
1h 12m
¥900–1,300

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Distance: 59.4 km
Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Yamazaki, Ōsaka, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Takatsuki to Sannomiya every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥800–1,200 and the journey takes 40 min.

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