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Trip Overview

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.

Frequently asked questions

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  • 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 Tokyo hourly, and the journey takes 3h 8m.

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