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How to get fromKobe to Philosopher's Walkby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kobe to Philosopher's Walk by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 17 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain train Nozomi
    2. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Jodojibus bus 17
    1h 5m
    ¥3,308–4,959

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kobe-sannomiya to Jusotrain train Kobe Line Local / ...
    2. Take the train from Juso to Kyoto-kawaramachitrain train Kyoto Line Limited Express / ...
    2h 4m
    ¥945–1,118

  3. Train, line 17 bus via Sannomiya

    1. Take the train from Sannomiya to Kyōtotrain train A: Special Rapid Service
    2. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Jodojibus bus 17
    1h 36m
    ¥2,797–3,827

  4. Drive 77.4 km

    1. Drive from Kobe to Philosopher's Walkcar car 77.4 km
    1h 14m
    ¥1,338–1,932

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kobe to Philosopher's Walktaxi taxi 77.4 km
    1h 14m
    ¥28,000–34,000

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Philosopher's Walk, Japan?

You can take a train from Kobe-sannomiya to Philosopher's Walk via Juso, Kyoto-kawaramachi, Shijo Kawaramachi, and Jodoji in around 2h 4m.

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