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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Ginza is to bus which costs ¥4300 - ¥16000 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Ginza is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Ginza?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building and arriving at Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Ginza?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shin-Kōbe Station station and arriving at Tōkyō Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Kobe to Ginza?

The distance between Kobe and Ginza is 544 km. The road distance is 522.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Ginza without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

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

The train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Tōkyō Station takes 2h 41m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Ginza bus from?

Kobe to Ginza bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Ginza train from?

Kobe to Ginza train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kōbe Station.

Train, bus or fly from Kobe to Ginza?

The best way to get from Kobe to Ginza is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥16000 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs ¥11000 - ¥19000 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Kobe to Ginza bus arrive?

Kobe to Ginza bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu station.

Where does the Kobe to Ginza train arrive?

Kobe to Ginza train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Ginza?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Ginza is 522 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Kobe to Ginza.

Where can I stay near Ginza?

There are 10905+ hotels available in Ginza.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Kobe to Ginza by train, bus, night train, car, night bus, 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 Shin-Kōbe Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
2h 41m
¥12,000–18,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesubus
8h
¥4,300–16,000
Night train
1. Take the night train from Sannomiya to Tōkyō Stationnighttrain Sunrise Izumo / ...
6h 58m
¥13,000–19,000
Drive 522.4 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Ginzacar 522.4 km
5h 49m
¥8,813–12,730
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Shinki Bus Sannomiya to Shibuyanightbus
9h 8m
¥8,160–11,720
Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
2h 59m
¥11,860–19,040
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3h 24m
¥12,533–33,860
Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
4h 22m
¥19,010–49,406
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain
4h 8m
¥16,883–43,950
Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
2. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 3m
¥16,510–62,150

Kobe to Ginza by bus

14Weekly Buses

8hAverage Duration

¥4,300Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 544.2 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Ginza, Tokyo, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥12,000–18,000 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,300–16,000 and the journey takes 8h. JAMJAM LINER also services this route once daily.

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