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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Namba is to train via Amagasaki(Hanshin) which costs ¥600 - ¥900 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Namba is to train and subway which takes 22 min and costs ¥700 - ¥950.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Namba?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe station to Namba station. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at JR Namba Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Namba?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Namba. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Namba via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Kobe to Namba?

The distance between Kobe and Namba is 38 km. The road distance is 35.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Namba without a car is to train and subway which takes 22 min and costs ¥700 - ¥950.

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

It takes approximately 22 min to get from Kobe to Namba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Namba bus from?

Kobe to Namba bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya Station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Namba train from?

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

Train or bus from Kobe to Namba?

The best way to get from Kobe to Namba is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥900 - ¥1300 and takes 1h 1m.

Where does the Kobe to Namba bus arrive?

Kobe to Namba bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Kobe to Namba train arrive?

Kobe to Namba train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Namba?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Namba is 35 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Kobe to Namba.

Where can I stay near Namba?

There are 9028+ hotels available in Namba.

Kobe to Namba - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Namba by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nambasubway Midosuji
22 min
¥710–936
Train via Amagasaki(Hanshin)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Motomachi to Amagasakitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Osaka-Nambatrain [107376] Hanshin Namba / ...
1h 12m
¥613–858
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Namba Stationbus N
1h 23m
¥1,483–1,770
Drive 35.2 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Nambacar 35.2 km
36 min
¥616–889
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kobe to Nambataxi 35.2 km
36 min
¥13,000–16,000
Train
1. Take the train from Motomachi(Hyogo) to Kitashinchitrain [26937] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
1h 1m
¥916–1,233

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 37.9 km
Duration: 22 min

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

You can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to JR Namba Station via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal and Osaka Itami Airport in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Motomachi(Hyogo) to Kitashinchi every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥700–1,000 and the journey takes 51 min.

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