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

The cheapest way to get from Kagawa to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kagawa to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥12000 - ¥23000.

Is there a direct train between Kagawa and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Kagawa to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Kagawa and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Chigasaki and Odawara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Kagawa to Kobe?

The distance between Kagawa and Kobe is 496 km. The road distance is 473.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kagawa to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥11000 - ¥19000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Kagawa to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kagawa to Kobe train from?

Kagawa to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Odawara station.

Train or bus from Kagawa to Kobe?

The best way to get from Kagawa to Kobe is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥11000 - ¥19000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥19000 - ¥22000 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Kagawa to Kobe train arrive?

Kagawa to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Kōbe Station.

Can I drive from Kagawa to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kagawa to Kobe is 474 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Kagawa to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 295+ hotels available in Kobe.

Kagawa to Kobe - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Kagawa 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 Odawara to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Hikari
3h 45m
¥11,552–18,716
Drive 473.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kagawa to Kobecar 473.9 km
5h 35m
¥7,990–11,541
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yokohama Station East Exit to Shinosaka Hankyubus 0001
8h 53m
¥19,792–21,616
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Odawara Station to Ōsakanightbus
10h 20m
¥8,022–12,916
Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
1. Take the train from Odawara to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Kodama / ...
4h 57m
¥12,152–20,416
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Chigasaki to Yokohamatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3h 44m
¥12,452–22,266
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Chigasaki to Yokohamatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
4h 12m
¥13,092–24,116
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Chigasaki to Yokohamatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
4. Take the train from Maiko to Motomachitrain
5h 10m
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Chigasaki to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
5h 28m
¥17,542–48,116
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Chigasaki to Shinagawatrain
2. Take the train from Shinagawa to Ishiokatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
5h 49m
¥19,102–65,166

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

56Weekly Planes

1h 19mAverage Duration

¥11,215Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 496.5 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Kagawa, Kanagawa, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Odawara to Shin-Kōbe Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥11,000–16,000 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Yokohama Station East Exit to Shinosaka Hankyu once daily. Tickets cost ¥17,000 and the journey takes 7h 1m.

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