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The average train between Kobe and Tokyo takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Kobe to Tokyo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 5m
Duration
545 km
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Kobe to Tokyo train times

Trains run hourly between Kobe and Tokyo. The earliest departure is at 8:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kobe is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Tokyo at 11:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 3h 8m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kobe to Tokyo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Kobe to Tokyo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 544.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Kobe to Tōkyō Station hourly, and the journey takes 3h 8m.

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