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. However, there are services departing from Sakai and arriving at Motomachi via Shin-Imamiya and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Sakai to Kobe?

The distance between Sakai and Kobe is 50 km. The road distance is 39.8 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 which takes 1h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 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 JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Imamiya station.

Train or bus from Sakai to Kobe?

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

Where does the Sakai to Kobe train arrive?

Sakai to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka 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 326+ hotels available in Kobe.

Sakai to Kobe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Sakai 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 Shin-Imamiya to Ōsakatrain Kansai Airport Rapid Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Motomachitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
1h
Drive 39.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sakai to Kobecar 39.8 km
40 min
¥695–1,003
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 41m
¥1,747–2,186
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sakai to Kobetaxi 39.8 km
40 min
¥15,000–18,000
Train via Kobe-sannomiya
1. Take the train from Osaka-umeda to Kobe-sannomiyatrain Kobe Line Local / ...
1h 12m
¥820–997

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 49.6 km
Duration: 1h

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

You can take a train from Sakai to Motomachi via Shin-Imamiya and Ōsaka in around 1h. Alternatively, 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.

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