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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Seto is to bus which costs ¥3460 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Seto is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Seto?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Seto. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Setoshi via Nagoya and Kozoji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Kobe to Seto?

The distance between Kobe and Seto is 234 km. The road distance is 215.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Seto without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Kobe to Seto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Seto train from?

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

Train or bus from Kobe to Seto?

The best way to get from Kobe to Seto is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3460 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Kobe to Seto train arrive?

Kobe to Seto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Nagoya Station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Seto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Seto is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Kobe to Seto.

Where can I stay near Seto?

There are 744+ hotels available in Seto.

Kobe to Seto - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Kobe to Seto by train, bus, or car

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 Nagoya StationNozomi
2. Take the train from Nagoya to KōzōjiCF: Chūō Line Local / ...
1h 50m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit
4h 5m
¥3,460
Drive 215.6 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Seto215.6 km
2h 44m
¥3,603–5,205

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 234.3 km
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Setoshi via Nagoya and Kozoji in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Sannomiya BT to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,460 and the journey takes 3h 16m.

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