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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Sakai is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥950 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Sakai is to drive which takes 39 min and costs ¥650 - ¥950.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Sakai?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Sakai via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shin-Imamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Kobe to Sakai?

The distance between Kobe and Sakai is 49 km. The road distance is 39.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Sakai without a car is to train and subway which takes 44 min and costs ¥2800 - ¥4300.

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

It takes approximately 44 min to get from Kobe to Sakai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Sakai train from?

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

Train or bus from Kobe to Sakai?

The best way to get from Kobe to Sakai is to bus which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Kobe to Sakai train arrive?

Kobe to Sakai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Sakai is 39 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Kobe to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 7281+ hotels available in Sakai.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Sakai 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-Kōbe Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station
2. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Dobutsuen-Mae
3. Take the train from Shin-Imamiya to Sakai
44 min
¥2,799–4,290
Drive 39.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kobe to Sakai39.4 km
39 min
¥657–948
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nanba Station, OsakaN
1h 32m
¥1,773–2,160
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kobe to Sakai39.4 km
39 min
¥15,000–18,000
Train
1. Take the train from Motomachi to ŌsakaA: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Shin-ImamiyaŌsaka Loop Line Local / ...
1h 8m
Train via Fukushima
1. Take the train from Motomachi to FukushimaHanshin Main Line Local
1h 32m
¥752–969

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 48.7 km
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan?

You can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Sakai via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, Nanba Station, Osaka, and Namba in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Motomachi to Sakai via Ōsaka and Shin-Imamiya in around 1h 8m.

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