The average train between Tokyo and Kobe takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Tokyo and Kobe. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tokyo is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Kobe at 9:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tokyo station and arriving at Kobe station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Tokyo to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tokyo station.
Tokyo to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Kobe station.
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The distance between Tokyo and Kobe is 430.9 km. The road distance is 545 km.
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tokyo to Shin Kobe hourly, and the journey takes 3h 8m.
