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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Japan is to night train which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Japan is to fly and train which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥11000 - ¥55000.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Japan?

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 Japan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Tōkyō Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Kobe to Japan?

The distance between Kobe and Japan is 545 km. The road distance is 522.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Japan without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs .

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

The train from Shin Kobe to Tōkyō Station takes 3h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Japan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kobe to Japan train from?

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

Train or bus from Kobe to Japan?

The best way to get from Kobe to Japan is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥14000 and takes 8h.

Where does the Kobe to Japan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kobe to Japan train arrive?

Kobe to Japan train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Japan?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Japan is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Kobe to Japan.

How do I get a train ticket from Kobe to Japan?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kobe to Japan?

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Where can I stay near Japan?

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Kobe to Japan - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Japan by train, bus, night train, car, night bus, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 8m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesubus Wk284
8h
¥3,000–14,000
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Sannomiya to Tōkyō Stationnighttrain Sunrise Izumo / ...
7h 25m
¥8,000–12,000
Drive 522.6 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Tokyocar 522.6 km
5h 49m
¥9,000–12,999
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Shinki Bus Sannomiya to Shibuyanightbus
9h 17m
¥8,260–11,920
Fly, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
2. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3h 2m
¥11,760–51,120

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

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1h 14mAverage Duration

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What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Kobe to Tōkyō Station hourly, and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,000–14,000 and the journey takes 8h. JAMJAM LINER also services this route once daily.

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