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

The cheapest way to get from Nagoya to Kobe is to bus which costs ¥2000 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nagoya to Kobe is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.

Is there a direct bus between Nagoya and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit station and arriving at Sannomiya BT. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Nagoya and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nagoya and arriving at Shin Kobe. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Nagoya to Kobe?

The distance between Nagoya and Kobe is 202 km. The road distance is 195.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Nagoya to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs .

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

The train from Nagoya to Shin Kobe takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Nagoya to Kobe bus from?

Nagoya to Kobe bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.

Where do I catch the Nagoya to Kobe train from?

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

Train or bus from Nagoya to Kobe?

The best way to get from Nagoya to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 17m.

Where does the Nagoya to Kobe bus arrive?

Nagoya to Kobe bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Sannomiya BT station.

Where does the Nagoya to Kobe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nagoya to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Nagoya to Kobe is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Nagoya to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 322+ hotels available in Kobe.

Nagoya to Kobe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Nagoya 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 Nagoya to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
1h 10m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Sannomiya BTbus
3h 17m
¥2,000–5,500
Drive 195.3 km
1. Drive from Nagoya to Kobecar 195.3 km
2h 30m
¥3,388–4,894
Train via Osaka-Namba
1. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Osaka-Nambatrain Urban Liner / ...
2. Take the train from Amagasaki to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
3h 34m
¥5,018–6,158

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 202.4 km
Duration: 1h 10m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nagoya to Shin Kobe hourly, and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Sannomiya BT 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,460 and the journey takes 3h 17m. JAMJAM LINER also services this route once daily.

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