There are 4 ways to get from Inuyama 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 Inuyama to Meitetsunagoya
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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 Meitetsu BC to Sannomiya BT
Drive
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Drive from Inuyama to Kobe
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Inuyama to Kobe is to drive, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 26m.
The quickest way to get from Inuyama to Kobe is to train which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Inuyama to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Inuyama and arriving at Shin-Kobe via Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Inuyama and Kobe is 178 km. The road distance is 217.2 km.
The best way to get from Inuyama to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Inuyama to Kobe, including transfers.
Inuyama to Kobe train services, operated by Meitetsu Railways, depart from Inuyama station.
The best way to get from Inuyama to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3950 - ¥4100 and takes 4h 48m.
Inuyama to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Kobe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inuyama to Kobe is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Inuyama to Kobe.

- Distance: 177.6 km
- Duration: 1h 45m
What companies run services between Inuyama, Japan and Kobe, Japan?
You can take a train from Inuyama to Kobe via Meitetsunagoya and Nagoya in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Nagoya Meitetsu BC to Sannomiya BT every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3460 and the journey takes 3h 17m.

- Website
- meitetsu.co.jp
Train from Inuyama to Meitetsunagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500 - ¥650
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com

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

- 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 Meitetsu BC to Sannomiya BT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3460
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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