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 - ¥1000 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 - ¥1000.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Sakai?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe station to Sakai station. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Nanba Station, Osaka via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Sakai?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Sakai via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shinimamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Kobe to Sakai?

The distance between Kobe and Sakai is 49 km. The road distance is 39.6 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 subway and train which takes 43 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1300.

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

It takes approximately 43 min to get from Kobe to Sakai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Sakai bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kobe to Sakai train from?

Kobe to Sakai train services, operated by Osaka Metro, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or bus from Kobe to Sakai?

The best way to get from Kobe to Sakai is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥950 - ¥1400 and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Kobe to Sakai bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kobe to Sakai train arrive?

Kobe to Sakai train services, operated by Osaka Metro, arrive at Dobutsuen-Mae station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Sakai is 40 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Kobe to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 9500+ hotels available in Sakai.

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

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

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Dobutsuen-Maesubway Midosuji
2. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Sakaitrain [94246] Nankai Main Line Local / ...
43 min
¥997–1,271
Drive 39.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kobe to Sakaicar 39.6 km
39 min
¥689–995
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nanba Station, Osakabus N
1h 35m
¥1,773–2,160
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kobe to Sakaitaxi 39.6 km
39 min
¥15,000–18,000
Train
1. Take the train from Motomachi to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Shin-Imamiyatrain Ōsaka Loop Line Local / ...
1h 16m
¥976–1,342
Train via Amagasaki(Hanshin)
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 34m
¥903–1,198

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Distance: 48.7 km
Duration: 43 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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Motomachi to Sakai via Ōsaka and Shinimamiya in around 1h 16m.

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