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Shinagawa to Kobe trains

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The average train between Shinagawa and Kobe takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Shinagawa 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.

3h 28m
Duration
554 km
Distance
5 times a day
Frequency

Shinagawa to Kobe train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Shinagawa and Kobe. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Shinagawa is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Kobe at 9:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)8h 42m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)3h 28m • 1 change
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)3h 28m • 1 change
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)3h 28m • 1 change
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)3h 28m • 1 change
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)3h 28m • 1 change
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)3h 28m • 1 change
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)3h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 553.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

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

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