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

The cheapest way to get from Chiba to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥9500 - ¥14000 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chiba to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥12000 - ¥55000.

Is there a direct bus between Chiba and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiba to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Chibachuo and arriving at Shinki Bus Sannomiya via Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and Shibuya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Chiba and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Chiba to Kobe. However, there are services departing from 千葉 Chiba and arriving at Shin Kobe via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Chiba to Kobe?

The distance between Chiba and Kobe is 584 km. The road distance is 558.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Chiba to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Chiba to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiba to Kobe bus from?

Chiba to Kobe bus services, operated by Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Chibachuo station.

Where do I catch the Chiba to Kobe train from?

Chiba to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chiba to Kobe?

The best way to get from Chiba to Kobe is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥17000 and takes 10h 50m, you could also fly, which costs ¥16000 - ¥39000 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Chiba to Kobe bus arrive?

Chiba to Kobe bus services, operated by Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where does the Chiba to Kobe train arrive?

Chiba to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Kobe station.

Can I drive from Chiba to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiba to Kobe is 559 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Chiba to Kobe.

How do I get a train ticket from Chiba to Kobe?

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Where can I stay near Kobe?

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Chiba to Kobe - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Chiba to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
4h 30m
Train, night bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chiba to Yokohamatrain Soubusen Kaisoku / ...
2. Take the nightbus from Yokohama Sky building YCAT to Kobe Sannomiya Kako Shotengai-Maenightbus Jx225
11h 21m
¥6,611–12,448
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chibachuo to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus
2. Take the bus from Shibuya Station to Shinki Bus Sannomiyabus 9351
10h 50m
¥10,575–16,900
Drive 558.9 km
1. Drive from Chiba to Kobecar 558.9 km
6h 33m
¥9,628–13,906
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Chiba to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3h 51m
¥12,201–51,567
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Chiba to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
4h 19m
¥13,841–21,417
Fly Narita International Airport to Osaka International Airport
1. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4h 2m
¥16,460–38,906
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Kashiwa to Takahamatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
4h 46m
¥21,149–54,165
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chiba to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
5h 30m
¥25,281–55,327

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB) flights

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1h 16mAverage Duration

¥10,917Cheapest Price

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Distance: 583.6 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Chiba, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chibachuo to Shinki Bus Sannomiya via Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and Shibuya Station in around 10h 50m.

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