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

The cheapest way to get from Iwata to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iwata to Kobe is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.

Is there a direct train between Iwata and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Iwata to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Iwata(Shizuoka) and arriving at Shin Kobe via Hamamatsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Iwata to Kobe?

The distance between Iwata and Kobe is 317 km. The road distance is 291.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Iwata to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Iwata to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iwata to Kobe train from?

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

Where does the Iwata to Kobe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Iwata to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Iwata to Kobe is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Iwata to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 322+ hotels available in Kobe.

Iwata to Kobe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Iwata to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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 Hamamatsu to Shin Kobetrain Hikari
2h 53m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Hamamatsu to Kobe-Sannomiyanightbus Jx301
10h 29m
¥2,500–6,500
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Nagoyatrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Sannomiya BTbus
5h 32m
Drive 291.7 km
1. Drive from Iwata to Kobecar 291.7 km
3h 52m
¥5,063–7,312
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Shin Yokohamatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
5h 12m

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

56Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

¥9,516Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.9 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hamamatsu to Shin Kobe every 2 hours, and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Hamamatsu to Kobe-Sannomiya once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,500–6,500 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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