The average bus between Tokyo and Kobe takes 8h 37m and the fastest bus takes 8h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tokyo to Kobe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Tokyo and Kobe. The earliest departure is at 9:55 PM at night, and the last departure from Tokyo is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Kobe at 8:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tokyo station and arriving at Kobe station. Services depart twice daily, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 8h 37m.
Tokyo to Kobe bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Tokyo to Kobe bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Kobe Sannomiya station.
The distance between Tokyo and Kobe is 430.9 km. The road distance is 520 km.
Willer Express operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kobe Sannomiya twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,800–14,000 and the journey takes 8h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.