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

The cheapest way to get from Okayama to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Okayama to Kobe is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct bus between Okayama and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Okayama and arriving at Sannomiya BT. Services depart twice a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Okayama and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Okayama and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Okayama to Kobe?

The distance between Okayama and Kobe is 128 km. The road distance is 138.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Okayama to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs .

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

The train from Okayama to Shin-Kōbe Station takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Okayama to Kobe bus from?

Okayama to Kobe bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Okayama station.

Where do I catch the Okayama to Kobe train from?

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

Train or bus from Okayama to Kobe?

The best way to get from Okayama to Kobe is to train which takes 35 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Okayama to Kobe bus arrive?

Okayama to Kobe bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Sannomiya BT station.

Where does the Okayama to Kobe train arrive?

Okayama to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Kōbe Station.

Can I drive from Okayama to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Okayama to Kobe is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Okayama to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 323+ hotels available in Kobe.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Okayama 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 Okayama to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
35 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Okayama to Sannomiya BTbus Kobe
2h 45m
¥2,400–3,300
Drive 138.7 km
1. Drive from Okayama to Kobecar 138.7 km
2h 21m
¥2,402–3,469
Train via Himeji
1. Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain Sakura
2. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
54 min

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 128.1 km
Duration: 35 min

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Okayama to Shin-Kōbe Station hourly, and the journey takes 35 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ryobi Bus operates a bus from Okayama to Sannomiya BT twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,050 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Chutetsu Bus also services this route twice a week.

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