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

The cheapest way to get from Marugame to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marugame to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.

Is there a direct train between Marugame and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Marugame to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Marugame and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Marugame to Kobe?

The distance between Marugame and Kobe is 177 km. The road distance is 183.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Marugame to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Marugame to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marugame to Kobe train from?

Marugame to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Marugame station.

Train or bus from Marugame to Kobe?

The best way to get from Marugame to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥7500 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Marugame to Kobe train arrive?

Marugame to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Marugame to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Marugame to Kobe is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Marugame to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 295+ hotels available in Kobe.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Marugame to Kobe 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 Marugame to Okayamatrain [187005] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 2 / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
1h 31m
¥6,194–9,499
Drive 183.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Marugame to Kobecar 183.3 km
2h 35m
¥3,047–4,401
Bus
1. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Sannomiya BTbus Takamatsu Express Kobe
3h 51m
¥6,084–7,071

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Marugame to Kobe.

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Distance: 176.8 km
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a train from Marugame to Shin-Kōbe Station via Okayama in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Takamatsu Station to Sannomiya BT hourly. Tickets cost ¥4,500 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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