What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe is to train via Juso which costs ¥900 - ¥1200 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe is to subway and train which takes 38 min and costs ¥3200 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto (State) and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto (State) to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Kyoto (State) to Kobe?

The distance between Kyoto (State) and Kobe is 72 km. The road distance is 74.8 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto (State) to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe without a car is to subway and train which takes 38 min and costs ¥3200 - ¥5500.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe?

It takes approximately 38 min to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto (State) to Kobe train from?

Kyoto (State) to Kobe train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, depart from Marutamachi station.

Where does the Kyoto (State) to Kobe train arrive?

Kyoto (State) to Kobe train services, operated by Kyoto City Subway, arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Kyoto (State) to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto (State) to Kobe is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Kyoto (State) to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 299+ hotels available in Kobe.

Kyoto (State) to Kobe - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe by subway, train, car, or taxi

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Marutamachi to Kyotosubway K: Karasuma
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
38 min
¥3,224–5,055
Train via Juso
cheapest
1. Take the train from Karasuma to Jusotrain Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
2. Take the train from Juso to Kobe-sannomiyatrain Kobe Line Local / ...
1h 49m
¥908–1,117
Drive 74.8 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Kobecar 74.8 km
1h 12m
¥1,269–1,833
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Kobetaxi 74.8 km
1h 12m
¥27,000–32,000
Train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Sannomiyatrain A: Special Rapid Service
1h 13m
¥2,724–3,855

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kyoto (State) to Kobe.

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Distance: 72.2 km
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Kyoto (State), Japan and Kobe, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Sannomiya every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 55 min. Japan Railways Limited Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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