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

The cheapest way to get from Echizen to Kobe is to bus which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Echizen to Kobe is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.

Is there a direct train between Echizen and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Echizen to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Takefu and arriving at Motomachi via Tsuruga and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Echizen to Kobe?

The distance between Echizen and Kobe is 204 km. The road distance is 198.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Echizen to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Echizen to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Echizen to Kobe train from?

Echizen to Kobe train services, operated by Hapi-Line Fukui, depart from Takefu station.

Train or bus from Echizen to Kobe?

The best way to get from Echizen to Kobe is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Echizen to Kobe train arrive?

Echizen to Kobe train services, operated by Hapi-Line Fukui, arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Echizen to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Echizen to Kobe is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Echizen to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 322+ hotels available in Kobe.

Echizen to Kobe - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Echizen 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 Takefu to Tsurugatrain
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Ōsakatrain
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Motomachitrain
3h 1m
Drive 198.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Echizen to Kobecar 198.7 km
3h 8m
¥3,447–4,979
Bus
1. Take the bus from Takefu IC to Shin-Ōsaka Stationbus
3h 39m
¥3,600–5,500

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 203.9 km
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Takefu to Motomachi via Tsuruga and Ōsaka in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Takefu IC to Shin-Ōsaka Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,600–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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