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

The cheapest way to get from Ueda to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueda to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs ¥16000 - ¥36000.

Is there a direct train between Ueda and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Ueda to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Ueda and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Nagano, Tsuruga and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Ueda to Kobe?

The distance between Ueda and Kobe is 554 km. The road distance is 427.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueda to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs ¥15000 - ¥26000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Ueda to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ueda to Kobe train from?

Ueda to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Nagano station.

Train or bus from Ueda to Kobe?

The best way to get from Ueda to Kobe is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs ¥15000 - ¥26000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥13000 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Ueda to Kobe train arrive?

Ueda to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Ueda to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueda to Kobe is 427 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Ueda to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 287+ hotels available in Kobe.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ueda 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 Nagano to Tsuruga
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōto
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Station
4h 55m
¥15,727–25,787
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Ueda Station to Osaka StationChikumagawa Liner
10h 6m
¥5,480–11,700
Bus
1. Take the bus from Naganodo Koshoku IC to Shin-Ōsaka Station
10h 19m
¥7,199–12,266
Drive 427.1 km
1. Drive from Ueda to Kobe427.1 km
6h 2m
¥7,283–10,519
Train via Nagoya
1. Take the train from Shinonoi to NagoyaShinano
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Shin-Kōbe StationNozomi / ...
5h 26m
¥12,067–18,143
Train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumoto
2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)MMJ - UKB
4h 17m
¥15,987–35,073
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Ueda to Tōkyō Station
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)HND - UKB
4h 30m
¥17,343–46,031
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Ueda to Tōkyō Station
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)HND - ITM
4h 53m
¥18,983–44,881
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Ueda to Ueno
2. Take the train from Ueno to Ishioka
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)IBR - UKB
5h 33m
¥21,878–39,412
Train, train to Niigata Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Ueda to Takasaki
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Niigata
3. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)KIJ - ITM
6h 27m
¥20,038–46,168

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

¥12,946Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554.1 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Ueda to Shin-Kōbe Station via Nagano, Tsuruga, and Kyōto in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Naganodo Koshoku IC to Shin-Ōsaka Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–8,000 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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