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

The cheapest way to get from Gifu to Kobe is to bus which costs ¥3460 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gifu to Kobe is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.

Is there a direct train between Gifu and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Gifu to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Gifu and arriving at Shin Kobe via Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Gifu to Kobe?

The distance between Gifu and Kobe is 232 km. The road distance is 195 km.

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

The best way to get from Gifu to Kobe without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 2h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Gifu to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gifu to Kobe train from?

Gifu to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Gifu station.

Train or bus from Gifu to Kobe?

The best way to get from Gifu to Kobe is to train via Nagoya which takes 2h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3460 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Gifu to Kobe train arrive?

Gifu to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya Station.

Can I drive from Gifu to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Gifu to Kobe is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Gifu to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 324+ hotels available in Kobe.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Gifu 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 via Nagoya
best
1. Take the train from Gifu to Nagoya Stationtrain [19124] JR Tokaido Line New Rapid Train / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
2h 16m
Drive 195 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Gifu to Kobecar 195 km
2h 44m
¥3,399–4,910
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Sannomiya BTbus
4h 38m
¥3,460
Train
1. Take the train from Gifu to Ōsakatrain Hida
2. Take the train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishi-Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
3h 15m
Train via Kyoto
1. Take the train from Gifu to Maibaratrain
2. Take the train from Maibara to Kyōtotrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Sannomiyatrain
3h 16m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 232.5 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Gifu to Shin Kobe via Nagoya Station and Nagoya in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Sannomiya BT 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,460 and the journey takes 3h 17m.

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