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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Wako is to bus which costs ¥4600 - ¥19000 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Wako is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥13000 - ¥18000.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Wako?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Wako. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Wakoshi via Yurakucho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Kobe to Wako?

The distance between Kobe and Wako is 566 km. The road distance is 525.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Wako without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥13000 - ¥18000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Kobe to Wako, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Wako train from?

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

Train or bus from Kobe to Wako?

The best way to get from Kobe to Wako is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥13000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 - ¥19000 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Kobe to Wako train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kobe to Wako?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Wako is 526 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Kobe to Wako.

Where can I stay near Wako?

There are 10152+ hotels available in Wako.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Kobe to Wako 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 StationNozomi
3h 38m
¥13,015–17,735
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
9h 45m
¥4,620–18,330
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Shinki Bus Sannomiya to Shibuya
9h 32m
¥8,220–11,790
Drive 525.6 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Wako525.6 km
5h 59m
¥8,933–12,903
Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)UKB - HND
2. Take the train from Hamamatsuchō to Ikebukuro
3. Take the train from Ikebukuro to Wakoshi
3h 39m
¥12,230–19,630
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)ITM - HND
2. Take the train from Hamamatsuchō to Ikebukuro
3. Take the train from Ikebukuro to Wakoshi
4h 5m
¥13,903–35,450
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nippori
4h 24m
¥18,093–45,280
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Motomachi to Maiko
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Naruto
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)TKS - HND
4. Take the train from Hamamatsuchō to Ikebukuro
5. Take the train from Ikebukuro to Wakoshi
5h 2m
Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)UKB - IBR
2. Take the train from Ishioka to Ueno
4h 34m
¥16,310–55,700

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

56Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

¥10,902Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 566.5 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Wako, 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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