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

The cheapest way to get from Namba to Kobe is to train via Kobe-sannomiya which costs ¥500 - ¥700 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Namba to Kobe is to drive which takes 36 min and costs ¥600 - ¥900.

Is there a direct bus between Namba and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Namba station to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Nanba Station, Osaka and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Namba and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Namba to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Namba and arriving at Motomachi via Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Namba to Kobe?

The distance between Namba and Kobe is 36 km. The road distance is 34.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Namba to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs ¥650 - ¥950.

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

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Namba to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Namba to Kobe bus from?

Namba to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Nanba Station, Osaka.

Where do I catch the Namba to Kobe train from?

Namba to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.

Train or bus from Namba to Kobe?

The best way to get from Namba to Kobe is to train which takes 42 min and costs ¥650 - ¥950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1400 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Namba to Kobe bus arrive?

Namba to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.

Where does the Namba to Kobe train arrive?

Namba to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Motomachi station.

Can I drive from Namba to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Namba to Kobe is 35 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Namba to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 327+ hotels available in Kobe.

Namba to Kobe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Namba to Kobe by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Ōsaka to Motomachitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
42 min
¥678–944
Train via Kobe-sannomiya
cheapest
1. Take the train from Osaka-umeda to Kobe-sannomiyatrain Kobe Line Local / ...
53 min
¥528–654
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus N
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
1h 25m
¥1,467–1,808
Drive 34.9 km
1. Drive from Namba to Kobecar 34.9 km
36 min
¥609–880
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Namba to Kobetaxi 34.9 km
36 min
¥13,000–16,000
Train via Amagasaki
1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train [107572] Hanshin Namba / ...
2. Take the train from Amagasaki to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
1h 5m
¥616–875

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 36.3 km
Duration: 42 min

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ōsaka to Motomachi every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥500–700 and the journey takes 32 min. Hanshin Electric Railway also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal and Osaka Airport in around 1h 25m.

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