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

The cheapest way to get from Sakai to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sakai to Kobe is to drive which takes 40 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.

Is there a direct train between Sakai and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Sakai to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Sakai and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Dobutsuen-Mae and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Sakai to Kobe?

The distance between Sakai and Kobe is 49 km. The road distance is 39.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sakai to Kobe without a car is to train and subway which takes 50 min and costs ¥2700 - ¥4400.

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

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Sakai to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sakai to Kobe train from?

Sakai to Kobe train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway, depart from Sakai station.

Train or bus from Sakai to Kobe?

The best way to get from Sakai to Kobe is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 1h 2m.

Where does the Sakai to Kobe train arrive?

Sakai to Kobe train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway, arrive at Shin-Imamiya station.

Can I drive from Sakai to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Sakai to Kobe is 40 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Sakai to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 286+ hotels available in Kobe.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Sakai to Kobe by train, subway, 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, subway
best
1. Take the train from Sakai to Shin-Imamiya
2. Take the subway from Dobutsuen-Mae to Shin-Ōsaka Station
3. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Shin-Kōbe Station
50 min
¥2,720–4,307
Drive 39.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sakai to Kobe39.6 km
40 min
¥667–963
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North TerminalN
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Station
1h 41m
¥1,747–2,186
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sakai to Kobe39.6 km
40 min
¥15,000–18,000
Train
1. Take the train from Shin-Imamiya to ŌsakaKansai Airport Rapid Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to MotomachiA: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
1h 2m
Train via Fukushima
1. Take the train from Fukushima to MotomachiHanshin Main Line Local
1h 29m
¥750–967

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 48.7 km
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a train from Sakai to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Namba, Nanba Station, Osaka, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Airport in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sakai to Motomachi via Shin-Imamiya and Ōsaka in around 1h 2m.

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