There are 4 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Gifu to Nagoya
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Take the train from Nagoya to Shin-Kobe
Cheapest option
Train via Osaka-Namba
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Take the train from Kintetsunagoya to Osaka-Namba
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Take the train from Daimotsu to Motomachi(Hyogo)
2 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Sannomiya BT
Drive
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Drive from Gifu to Kobe
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Gifu to Kobe is to drive, which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 18m.
The quickest way to get from Gifu to Kobe is to train which costs ¥6000 - ¥11000 and takes 1h 42m.
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 1h 42m.
The distance between Gifu and Kobe is 165 km. The road distance is 200.6 km.
The best way to get from Gifu to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs ¥6000 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Gifu to Kobe, including transfers.
Gifu to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Gifu station.
The best way to get from Gifu to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs ¥6000 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 45m.
Gifu to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Kobe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gifu to Kobe is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Gifu to Kobe.
- Distance: 165 km
- Duration: 1h 42m
What companies run services between Gifu, Japan and Kobe, Japan?
You can take a train from Gifu to Kobe via Nagoya in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Sannomiya BT every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3460 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
Japan Railways operates a large proportion of Japan's main intercity routes, including the high-speed Shinkansen (bullet train) service and commuter rail service. Covering 1665 stations across 7458km, Japan Railways carries an average of 17 million passengers per day. Trains are clean, comfortable and punctual. There are several rail passes on offer for customers, such as the extremely popular national JR Pass and regional Hokkaido Pass, JR Kyushu Pass and JR West Pass, among others.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Gifu to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500 - ¥750
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Gifu to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1200 - ¥1900
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥1200 - ¥1800
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1300 - ¥1900
- Green Seat
- ¥1600 - ¥2300
Japan’s famous bullet trains, operated by Japan Rail, are known for their comfort, punctuality and efficiency. They run at speeds of up to 320km/h and connect most of the country’s major cities. Most shinkansen trains offer two classes – Ordinary and Green Car – although some also offer Gran Class (comparable to first class). Seat reservations can be made on all trains for a small fee, although it’s not mandatory apart from on a handful of routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Nagoya to Shin-Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥5500 - ¥8500
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ¥5500 - ¥8000
- Reserved seat
- ¥6500 - ¥8500
- Green seat
- ¥8500 - ¥12000
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- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Kintetsunagoya to Osaka-Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2500 - ¥2700
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Kintetsunagoya to Osaka-Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3900 - ¥4800
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Daimotsu to Motomachi(Hyogo)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥390 - ¥550
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Sannomiya BT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3460
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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