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

The cheapest way to get from Sakaiminato to Kobe is to bus which costs ¥4900 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sakaiminato to Kobe is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Sakaiminato and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Sakaiminato to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Babasakicho and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Yonago and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Sakaiminato to Kobe?

The distance between Sakaiminato and Kobe is 303 km. The road distance is 245.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sakaiminato to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Sakaiminato to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sakaiminato to Kobe train from?

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

Train or bus from Sakaiminato to Kobe?

The best way to get from Sakaiminato to Kobe is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4900 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Sakaiminato to Kobe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sakaiminato to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Sakaiminato to Kobe is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Sakaiminato to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 295+ hotels available in Kobe.

Sakaiminato to Kobe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sakaiminato to Kobe by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Babasakicho to Yonagotrain
2. Take the train from Yonago to Okayamatrain
3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
4h 49m
Drive 245.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sakaiminato to Kobecar 245.2 km
3h 53m
¥4,167–6,018
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yonago to Sannomiya BTbus
5h 5m
¥4,900
Night train
1. Take the night train from Yonago to Sannomiyanighttrain Sunrise Izumo
5h 47m
¥7,000–11,000
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Babasakicho to Yonagotrain
2. Take the train from Yonago to Shinjitrain
3. Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane IZO - ITM
4h 57m

Izumo Airport (IZO) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

28Weekly Planes

52 minAverage Duration

¥24,055Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sakaiminato to Kobe.

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Distance: 303.1 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Babasakicho to Shin-Kōbe Station via Yonago and Okayama in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, Nihon Kotsu operates a bus from Yonago to Sannomiya BT once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,900 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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