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 ¥8000 - ¥11000 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Wako is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs ¥12000 - ¥21000.

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 42m.

How far is it from Kobe to Wako?

The distance between Kobe and Wako is 567 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 42m and costs ¥13000 - ¥18000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m 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 42m and costs ¥13000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥11000 and takes 8h 56m.

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 10297+ 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 Stationtrain Nozomi
3h 42m
¥13,015–17,735
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinki Bus Sannomiya to Shibuya Stationbus 9352
8h 56m
¥8,220–10,440
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Shinki Bus Sannomiya to Shibuyanightbus
9h 32m
¥8,220–11,790
Drive 525.6 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Wakocar 525.6 km
5h 59m
¥9,052–13,074
Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
2. Take the train from Hamamatsuchō to Ikebukurotrain
3. Take the train from Ikebukuro to Wakoshitrain
3h 39m
¥12,230–20,630
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from Hamamatsuchō to Ikebukurotrain
3. Take the train from Ikebukuro to Wakoshitrain
4h 5m
¥13,903–34,450
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain
4h 24m
¥17,093–45,280
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Motomachi to Maikotrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
4. Take the train from Hamamatsuchō to Ikebukurotrain
5. Take the train from Ikebukuro to Wakoshitrain
5h 3m
Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
2. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
4h 34m
¥16,810–67,700

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

56Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

¥11,046Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 566.8 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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 Shinki Bus Sannomiya to Shibuya Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–10,000 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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