What is the cheapest way to get from Iya Valley to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Iya Valley to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iya Valley to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Iya Valley to Kobe is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.

Is there a direct bus between Iya Valley and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Iya Valley to Kobe. However, there are services departing from 祖谷大橋 and arriving at 神戸三宮 via 大歩危峡. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Iya Valley to Kobe?

The distance between Iya Valley and Kobe is 265 km. The road distance is 197.1 km.

How do I travel from Iya Valley to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Iya Valley to Kobe without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥7500 - ¥13000.

How long does it take to get from Iya Valley to Kobe?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Iya Valley to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iya Valley to Kobe bus from?

Iya Valley to Kobe bus services, operated by Shikoku Kotsu, depart from 大歩危峡 station.

Where does the Iya Valley to Kobe bus arrive?

Iya Valley to Kobe bus services, operated by Shikoku Kotsu, arrive at 神戸三宮 station.

Can I drive from Iya Valley to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Iya Valley to Kobe is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Iya Valley to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 280+ hotels available in Kobe.

Iya Valley to Kobe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Iya Valley to Kobe by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from ひの字渓谷 to 大歩危橋祖谷線
2. Take the train from Oboke to Okayama
3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin-Kōbe Station
4h 11m
¥7,810–12,280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 大歩危峡 to 神戸三宮神戸線
5h 52m
¥910–6,280
Drive 197.1 km
1. Drive from Iya Valley to Kobe197.1 km
2h 51m
¥3,353–4,842
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Awa-Ikeda to Sako(Tokushima)[34585] JR Tokushima
2. Take the bus from Tokushima Station to Shin-Kobe StationAwa Express Kobe
7h 17m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 264.6 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Iya Valley, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

Shikoku Kotsu operates a bus from 大歩危峡 to 神戸三宮 twice a week. Tickets cost ¥800–5,500 and the journey takes 4h 3m.

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