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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Riken is to bus which costs ¥4600 - ¥19000 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Riken is to fly and train which takes 4h and costs ¥12000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Riken?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Riken. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Wakoshi via Yurakucho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Kobe to Riken?

The distance between Kobe and Riken is 569 km. The road distance is 525 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Riken without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥13000 - ¥18000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Kobe to Riken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Riken train from?

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

Train or bus from Kobe to Riken?

The best way to get from Kobe to Riken is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥13000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 - ¥19000 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Kobe to Riken train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kobe to Riken?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Riken is 525 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Kobe to Riken.

Where can I stay near Riken?

There are 10842+ hotels available in Riken.

Kobe to Riken - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kobe to Riken by train, bus, night bus, car, 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
4h 3m
¥13,015–17,735
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
10h 6m
¥4,620–18,330
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Shinki Bus Sannomiya to Shibuyanightbus
9h 53m
¥8,220–11,790
Drive 525 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Rikencar 525 km
5h 59m
¥9,067–13,097
Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
2. Take the train from Hamamatsuchō to Ikebukurotrain
3. Take the train from Ikebukuro to Wakoshitrain
4h
¥12,230–20,630
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from Hamamatsuchō to Ikebukurotrain
3. Take the train from Ikebukuro to Wakoshitrain
4h 26m
¥13,903–34,450
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
3. Take the train from Nippori to Ikebukurotrain
4. Take the train from Ikebukuro to Wakoshitrain
4h 45m
¥18,093–46,280
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Motomachi to Maikotrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
4. Take the train from Hamamatsuchō to Ikebukurotrain
5h 23m
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 Uenotrain
3. Take the train from Ueno to Ikebukurotrain
4. Take the train from Ikebukuro to Wakoshitrain
4h 55m
¥16,810–56,700

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

56Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

¥11,079Cheapest Price

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Distance: 568.5 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Riken, 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 Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,300–16,000 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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