There are 4 ways to get from Kobe to Kyoto by train, taxi or car
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Cheapest
Train via Juso
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Take the train from Hanakuma to Juso
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Take the train from Juso to Omiya(Kyoto)
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Kobe to Kyoto
Drive
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Drive from Kobe to Kyoto
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Last updated: 23 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Kyoto is to train via Juso which costs ¥700 - ¥900 and takes 1h 28m.
The quickest way to get from Kobe to Kyoto is to train which costs ¥3000 - ¥4800 and takes 27 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shin-Kobe and arriving at Kyoto. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Kobe and Kyoto is 64 km. The road distance is 74.7 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs ¥3000 - ¥4800.
The train from Shin-Kobe to Kyoto takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Kobe to Kyoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kobe station.
Kobe to Kyoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kyoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Kyoto is 75 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Kobe to Kyoto.
There are 1373+ hotels available in Kyoto. Prices start at ¥12500 per night.
- Distance: 63.7 km
- Duration: 27 min
What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Shin-Kobe to Kyoto every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥3000 - ¥4800 and the journey takes 27 min.
Japan’s famous bullet trains, operated by Japan Rail, are known for their comfort, punctuality and efficiency. They run at speeds of up to 320km/h and connect most of the country’s major cities. Most shinkansen trains offer two classes – Ordinary and Green Car – although some also offer Gran Class (comparable to first class). Seat reservations can be made on all trains for a small fee, although it’s not mandatory apart from on a handful of routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Shin-Kobe to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3000 - ¥4800
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ¥3000 - ¥4100
- Reserved seat
- ¥3900 - ¥4800
- Green seat
- ¥4600 - ¥6500
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- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Hanakuma to Juso
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥330 - ¥390
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Juso to Omiya(Kyoto)
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥400 - ¥470
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- ¥27000 - ¥32000
Kobe Sogo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-451-0808
- Website
- kobesogo.co.jp
Kobe MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-303-6001
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Kamome Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-381-7789
- Website
- kamometaxi.com
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