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

The cheapest way to get from Saku to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saku to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs ¥22000 - ¥47000.

Is there a direct train between Saku and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Saku to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Otabe and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Kobuchizawa, Shiojiri and Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Saku to Kobe?

The distance between Saku and Kobe is 485 km. The road distance is 432.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Saku to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs ¥12000 - ¥20000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Saku to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saku to Kobe train from?

Saku to Kobe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Otabe station.

Where does the Saku to Kobe train arrive?

Saku to Kobe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kobuchizawa station.

Can I drive from Saku to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Saku to Kobe is 432 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Saku to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 295+ hotels available in Kobe.

Saku to Kobe - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Saku to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, 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 Otabe to Kobuchizawatrain
2. Take the train from Kobuchizawa to Shiojiritrain
3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Nagoyatrain
4. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
7h 7m
¥12,029–19,779
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Sakudaira Station to Osaka Stationnightbus Chikumagawa Liner
11h 51m
¥5,612–11,966
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
2. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Shin-Ōsaka Stationbus
11h 6m
¥9,124–23,448
Drive 432.1 km
1. Drive from Saku to Kobecar 432.1 km
6h 17m
¥7,498–10,831
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
5h
¥16,942–29,836
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
5h 23m
¥18,582–31,686
Train, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Naganotrain
2. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
4h 55m
¥22,512–46,496
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
6h 22m
¥25,832–54,186
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Uenotrain
2. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
6h 3m
¥24,452–74,316
Train, train to Niigata Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Takasakitrain
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain
3. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KIJ - ITM
6h 58m
¥20,582–51,786

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 19mAverage Duration

¥11,110Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 485.5 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Otabe to Shin-Kōbe Station via Kobuchizawa, Shiojiri, and Nagoya Station in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Sakudaira Station to Osaka Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000–11,000 and the journey takes 9h 57m.

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