There are 5 ways to get from Tsu to Kobe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tsu to Tsuruhashitrain Urban Liner / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Motomachitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
2h 26m¥3,590–4,474Drive 147 km
cheapest- Drive from Tsu to Kobecar 147 km
2h 27m¥2,548–3,681Bus
- Take the bus from Tsu to Kyotobus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
4h 7m¥4,650–5,100Train via Osaka-Namba
- Take the train from Tsu to Osaka-Nambatrain Urban Liner / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Hanakumatrain Hankyu Kobe Line Limited Express / ...
2h 32m¥3,571–4,297Train via Amagasaki
- Take the train from Tsu to Osaka-Nambatrain Urban Liner / ...
- Take the train from Amagasaki to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
2h 40m¥3,631–4,497
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tsu to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Tsu to Kobe is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tsu to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Tsu and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Tsu to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Tsu and arriving at Motomachi via Tsuruhashi and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Tsu and Kobe is 157 km. The road distance is 147 km.
The best way to get from Tsu to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4500.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Tsu to Kobe, including transfers.
Tsu to Kobe bus services, operated by Mie Kotsu, depart from Tsu station.
Tsu to Kobe train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, depart from Tsu station.
The best way to get from Tsu to Kobe is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 - ¥5100 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Tsu, Japan and Kobe, Japan?
You can take a train from Tsu to Motomachi via Tsuruhashi and Ōsaka in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tsu to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Airport in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Tsu to Tsuruhashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,600
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Tsu to Osaka-Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–3,700
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Tsu to Osaka-Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–3,700
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Ōsaka to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470–700
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
Train from Amagasaki to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥380–550
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Hanakuma
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥350–440
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0594-22-0595
- Website
- sanco.co.jp
Bus from Tsu to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- sanco.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Tsu to Kobe bus services, operated by Mie Kotsu, arrive at Kyoto station.
Tsu to Kobe train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Tsuruhashi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsu to Kobe is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Tsu to Kobe.
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