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How to get fromKobe to Akashiby train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kobe to Akashi by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motomachi to Akashitrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
    21 min
  2. Drive 19.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kobe to Akashicar car 19.6 km
    23 min
    ¥338–488
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sannomiya to Maiko Koko Maebus bus
    43 min
    ¥510
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kobe to Akashitaxi taxi 19.6 km
    23 min
    ¥7,500–9,000

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Motomachi to Akashi every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Sanyo Bus operates a bus from Sannomiya to Maiko Koko Mae every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥510 and the journey takes 43 min.

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