What is the cheapest way to get from Ayabe to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Ayabe to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayabe to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Ayabe to Kobe is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct train between Ayabe and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Ayabe to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Ayabe and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Ayabe to Kobe?

The distance between Ayabe and Kobe is 144 km. The road distance is 94.3 km.

How do I travel from Ayabe to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Ayabe to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.

How long does it take to get from Ayabe to Kobe?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Ayabe to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayabe to Kobe train from?

Ayabe to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Ayabe station.

Train or bus from Ayabe to Kobe?

The best way to get from Ayabe to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Ayabe to Kobe train arrive?

Ayabe to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Ayabe to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayabe to Kobe is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Ayabe to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 281+ hotels available in Kobe.

Ayabe to Kobe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ayabe to Kobe by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayabe to Kyōtotrain [188384] Ltd. Exp Maizuru 4 / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
1h 48m
¥5,613–8,446
Drive 94.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ayabe to Kobecar 94.3 km
1h 35m
¥1,631–2,355
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fukuchiyama Station to Sannomiya BTbus
2h 44m
¥3,062–4,031
Train via Sannomiya
1. Take the train from Ayabe to Kyōtotrain [188384] Ltd. Exp Maizuru 4 / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Sannomiyatrain A: Special Rapid Service
2h 23m
¥5,113–7,246
Train #2
1. Take the train from Fukuchiyama to Sandatrain Konotori
2. Take the train from Sanda to Suzurandaitrain [172397] Shintetsu Arima/Sanda / ...
2h 41m
¥4,212–6,481

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 144.4 km
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Ayabe, Kyoto, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a train from Ayabe to Shin-Kōbe Station via Kyōto in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, Nihon Kotsu operates a bus from Fukuchiyama Station to Sannomiya BT 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,900 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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