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 ¥2300 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Okayama to Kobe is to train which takes 35 min and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.

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 20 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 ¥4200 - ¥6500.

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 20 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 Japan Railways Shinkansen, 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 ¥4200 - ¥6500. 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 Japan Railways Shinkansen, 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 20m to drive from Okayama to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 284+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Okayama to Shin-Kōbe StationNozomi / ...
35 min
¥4,200–6,500
Drive 138.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Okayama to Kobe138.7 km
2h 20m
¥2,358–3,405
Bus
1. Take the bus from Okayama to Sannomiya BTKobe
2h 45m
¥2,400–3,300
Train via Himeji
1. Take the train from Nishigawara to HimejiSan-yō Line Local
2. Take the train from Himeji to MotomachiA: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
2h 33m

Okayama to Kobe by bus

13Weekly Buses

2h 45mAverage Duration

¥2,400Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 128.1 km
Duration: 35 min

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Okayama to Shin-Kōbe Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,200–6,500 and the journey takes 35 min. 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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