There are 4 ways to get from Uji to Kobe by train, bus, taxi or car
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The cheapest way to get from Uji to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 53 min.
The quickest way to get from Uji to Kobe is to taxi which costs ¥25000 - ¥31000 and takes 53 min.
No, there is no direct train from Uji to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Uji(Jr) and arriving at Shin-Kobe via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Uji and Kobe is 61 km. The road distance is 71.5 km.
The best way to get from Uji to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs ¥3200 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Uji to Kobe, including transfers.
Uji to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Uji(Jr) station.
The best way to get from Uji to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs ¥3200 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 27m.
Uji to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Kobe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Uji to Kobe is 71 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Uji to Kobe.

- Distance: 60.8 km
- Duration: 1h 2m
What companies run services between Uji, Japan and Kobe, Japan?
You can take a train from Uji to Kobe via Kyoto in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uji to Kobe via Kyoto, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Airport in around 2h 27m.

Japan Railways operates a large proportion of Japan's main intercity routes, including the high-speed Shinkansen (bullet train) service and commuter rail service. Covering 1665 stations across 7458km, Japan Railways carries an average of 17 million passengers per day. Trains are clean, comfortable and punctual. There are several rail passes on offer for customers, such as the extremely popular national JR Pass and regional Hokkaido Pass, JR Kyushu Pass and JR West Pass, among others.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Uji(Jr) to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥290 - ¥420
- 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 Kyoto to Shin-Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3000 - ¥4800
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ¥3000 - ¥4100
- Reserved seat
- ¥3900 - ¥4800
- Green seat
- ¥4600 - ¥6500

- Website
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1200 - ¥1400
- 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
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- ¥25000 - ¥31000
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
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