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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Uji is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Uji is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Uji?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe station to Uji station. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Kyoto Station Hachijou gate via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Uji?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Uji. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Uji via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Kobe to Uji?

The distance between Kobe and Uji is 84 km. The road distance is 72.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Uji without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Kobe to Uji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Uji bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kobe to Uji train from?

Kobe to Uji train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.

Train or bus from Kobe to Uji?

The best way to get from Kobe to Uji is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥2900 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Kobe to Uji bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kobe to Uji train arrive?

Kobe to Uji train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Uji?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Uji is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Kobe to Uji.

Where can I stay near Uji?

There are 3928+ hotels available in Uji.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Ujitrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
1h 2m
Drive 72.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kobe to Ujicar 72.3 km
1h 6m
¥1,238–1,788
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 16m
¥2,253–2,850
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kobe to Ujitaxi 72.3 km
1h 6m
¥26,000–31,000
Train via Motomachi
1. Take the train from Motomachi to Kyōtotrain JR Kyoto Line
1h 57m
¥1,406–1,956
Train via Osaka
1. Take the train from Motomachi(Hyogo) to Kyobashi(Osaka)train [26937] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Chushojimatrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
2h 5m
¥1,328–1,826

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Distance: 83.7 km
Duration: 1h 2m

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

You can take a train from Shin Kobe to Uji via Kyoto and Kyōto in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Uji via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Kyōto in around 2h 16m.

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