There are 6 ways to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe by subway, train, bus, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Subway, train
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Take the subway from Shinsaibashi to Shin-Osaka
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Take the train from Shin-Osaka to Shin-Kobe
Cheapest option
Train
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Take the train from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Hanakuma
4 alternative options
Train via Daimotsu
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Take the train from Daimotsu to Motomachi(Hyogo)
Bus
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Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
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Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Station
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe
Drive
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Drive from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe is to train which costs ¥550 - ¥650 and takes 47 min.
The quickest way to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe is to taxi which costs ¥13000 - ¥16000 and takes 22 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinsaibashi (Station) station to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Nanba Station, Osaka and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Shinsaibashi and arriving at Shin-Kobe via Shin-Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
It is 29 km from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe. It is approximately 34 km to drive.
The best way to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe without a car is to subway and train which takes 32 min and costs ¥2400 - ¥4000.
It takes approximately 32 min to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe, including transfers.
Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe bus services, operated by Osaka Airport Transport, depart from Nanba Station, Osaka.
Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe train services, operated by Osaka Metro, depart from Shinsaibashi station.
The best way to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe is to train which takes 47 min and costs ¥550 - ¥650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1600 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 41m.

- Distance: 29.1 km
- Duration: 32 min
What companies run services between Shinsaibashi (Station), Japan and Kobe, Japan?
Hankyu Railways operates a train from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Hanakuma every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥340 - ¥400 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe via Nanba Station, Osaka, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Airport in around 1h 41m.

- Website
- osakametro.co.jp
Subway from Shinsaibashi to Shin-Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230 - ¥260
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com

Japan’s famous bullet trains, operated by Japan Rail, are known for their comfort, punctuality and efficiency. They run at speeds of up to 320km/h and connect most of the country’s major cities. Most shinkansen trains offer two classes – Ordinary and Green Car – although some also offer Gran Class (comparable to first class). Seat reservations can be made on all trains for a small fee, although it’s not mandatory apart from on a handful of routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Shin-Osaka to Shin-Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2200 - ¥3700
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ¥2200 - ¥3100
- Reserved seat
- ¥3000 - ¥3700
- Green seat
- ¥3500 - ¥4700

- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Hanakuma
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥340 - ¥400
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com

- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Daimotsu to Motomachi(Hyogo)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥390 - ¥550
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com

- Website
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600 - ¥700
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1000 - ¥1200
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- ¥13000 - ¥16000
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe bus services, operated by Osaka Airport Transport, arrive at Kobe Sannomiya Station.
Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Kobe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe is 34 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Kobe.
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